I am a health economist who studies how public policy shapes the everyday choices that affect our health. As an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration in the School of Business & Technology at Rhode Island College, I teach economics, healthcare management, and health policy, and help students connect theory to real-world challenges. I also serve as Co-Chair of the Economics Policy & Regulatory Science Network Group within the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.

My research examines the economics of unhealthy behaviors and how policy can build healthier communities. I earned my PhD from the University of Illinois Chicago, where my dissertation explored how tobacco control policies affect maternal health and regional economies.

Whether you're a student, a fellow researcher, or simply curious about health economics and policy, I'd love to connect. You can reach me at cesposito@ric.edu.