Health systems and social spending are critical to building resilient societies—helping individuals live longer, healthier, and more secure lives.
Yet governments worldwide face growing pressure to deliver services that are efficient, equitable, and fiscally sustainable. At CID, our research in social welfare and public finance investigates how public spending and institutional design shape economic and health outcomes.
Faculty affiliates from across Harvard examine the structure and impact of welfare programs, health systems, taxation, and fiscal policy—exploring how these tools can reduce inequality and expand opportunity. From assessing the effectiveness of social safety nets and healthcare access to analyzing tax systems and public budgets, CID researchers are generating evidence to guide smarter investments and promote inclusive, well-being-centered development.
Harvard CID Faculty Affiliates Examining Social Welfare & Public Finance
Rema Hanna
Jeffrey Cheah Professor of South-East Asia Studies, Harvard Kennedy School
Margaret Anne McConnell
Stéphane Verguet
Associate Professor of Global Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Stefanie Stantcheva
Augustin Bergeron
Assistant Professor of Economics, Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Anders Jensen
Associate Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
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Harvard CID Faculty Publications
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