Jim House

Emeritus faculty

James S. House

Angus Campbell Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Survey Research, Public Policy, and Sociology

James S. House is the Angus Campbell Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Survey Research, Public Policy, and Sociology. His research has focused on the role of social and psychological factors in the etiology and course of health and…

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Discourse, Ford School faculty in the news

Dec 8, 2014

The New England Journal of Medicine published John Ayanian’s report on the first 100 days of the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The plan is a good blueprint for other Republican-governed states...

Discourse, Ford School faculty in the news

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Demand-side solutions to health disparities

Dec 6, 2010

Professor Jim House is on a research leave this year as a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation in New York City. From his office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, he's writing a new book, tentatively titled Beyond Sicko and Health Care...

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Through the lens of social science: faculty insights on health policy

Dec 6, 2010

When we thoughtfully apply scientific analysis to policy challenges, we discover new and sometimes surprising relationships. If our analysis is sound, sound policies can emerge from these discoveries. The Ford School faculty members featured in...

Greetings from the Dean

Oct 6, 2010

Dear Alumni and Friends,Weill Hall is buzzing with activity these days. We’ve got internationally-renowned policymakers dropping in weekly, incredibly talented students who inspire us with their energy and enthusiasm, and faculty research projects...