Qihua Qiu

Associate Professor

Qihua Qiu

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

James M. Hull College of Business
Department of Hull College of Business

  • qqiu@augusta.edu
  • (706) 729-2200
  • AH E143

Education

  • Ph.D., Economics, Other Georgia State University, 2017

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • ECON 6850

    Health Economics
  • ECON 3130

    Healthcare Econ. & Fin.
  • ECON 2106

    Microeconomics
  • ECON 4110

    Economic Model. & Forecasting

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests lie in microeconomics, health economics, and quantitative methods, such as economic modeling and forecasting. I am committed to helping students develop strong analytical and empirical skills while connecting economic theory to real-world applications in health and policy settings. Through active learning and data-driven instruction, I aim to equip students with tools for evidence-based decision-making.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • School closures, youth driving restrictions, and COVID-19 transmission, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The effects of COVID‐19 lockdown on the body weight and lifestyle behaviors of U.S. adults, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Food recalls associated with foodborne disease outbreaks, United States, 2006–2016, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Income Inequality and Health: New Methodology and an Application, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The effects of graduated driver licensing on teenage body weight, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My research focuses on health economics and applied econometrics, with an emphasis on how public policies, such as Tobacco 21 laws and COVID-19 pandemic-mitigating policies, affect health behaviors and outcomes. I utilize large-scale nationally representative datasets and rigorous causal inference methods to produce evidence that informs public health and policy decisions. A core goal of my work is to advance equitable and data-driven approaches to improving population health.