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Dr Sharon Walsh is a Lecturer Above the Bar in Economics at the University of Galway. As a health and social care economist, her research is focused on ageing-related policies and interventions. Prior to joining the Discipline of Economics as a permanent member of staff, Sharon was employed as a fixed-term lecturer. She also held postdoctoral research positions at the Centre for Economic and Social Research on Dementia (CESRD) and the Heath Economic and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC) at University of Galway. She completed a PhD in Economics at University of Galway in 2017. Prior to her PhD studies, she worked in the Economic and Social Research Institute, University of Limerick and University College Cork. Sharons research interests lie in health and social care economics, with a particular focus on the economics of ageing. Her research is informed by the view that the role of an academic is to produce high quality evidence that has the potential to positively impact society and the well-being of its citizens. As an applied economist, she seeks to employ the methodological techniques of economics to examine key economic issues of finance, provision, and access in the context of health and ageing.To view my CV, please visit my website: Dr Sharon Walsh

Research Interests

  • Economics of Ageing
  • Health Economics
  • Economics of Health and Social Care

Teaching Interests

Current Modules:

EC269 Intermediate Microeconomics

EC5143 Research Methods for Health Economics and Policy

EC572 Health Systems and Policy Analysis

EC141 Principles of Microeconomics

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

BA, MBS, PhD

Accepting PhD Students

  • Accepting PhD Students

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