Ben Hopkins
About Ben Hopkins
Ben Hopkins serves as a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in economics and applied statistics, with experience in research and analysis across various organizations.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Ben Hopkins has served as a Principal Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2018. In this role, he focuses on analyzing budgetary and economic issues, contributing to the CBO's mission of providing objective, impartial analysis to support the U.S. Congress. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Associate Analyst at the CBO from 2016 to 2018, where he gained experience in economic modeling and policy analysis.
Education and Expertise
Ben Hopkins holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Statistics from the University of Michigan, studying there from 2013 to 2016. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Economics from Swarthmore College, completed from 2005 to 2009. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in economic analysis and statistical methods.
Professional Background
Before joining the Congressional Budget Office, Ben Hopkins worked in various analytical roles. He was a Senior Research Assistant at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2009 to 2011. He also held positions at applEcon as a Staff Analyst from 2012 to 2016 and completed internships at Barnes Distribution in 2006 and 2007. His diverse experience spans economic research, statistical analysis, and human resources.
Research Contributions
Ben Hopkins has conducted significant research in the field of health insurance. He developed a two-sided structural discrete choice model to forecast the health insurance market and utilized machine learning techniques to impute variables related to workforce composition. Additionally, he has authored working papers and presented findings to external audiences, focusing on the impacts of health insurance policy.