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Markets, Public Policy & Law

Dedicated to exploring the intersections of economics, law, and ethics, our mission emphasizes the pivotal role these factors play in shaping business decisions and public policies.

Mission Statement

Our research and teaching mission focuses on the economic, legal, and ethical issues that shape business decision-making and public policy.

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Our Philosophy

We share a commitment to research and teaching that combines academic rigor with expertise in real-world institutions and decision-making.

Research Interests

Applied Microeconomics:

  • Behavioral decision-making
  • Energy and Environmental economics
  • Firm strategy and organization
  • Health economics, health insurance and health care delivery
  • Personnel/labor economics

Law and Public Policy:

  • Antitrust policy
  • Innovation and intellectual property rights
  • Investments in scientific and engineering human capital
  • Labor standards and employment law
  • Network industry regulation and governance
  • Regulatory economics, policy, and transparency

Ethics and Corporate Governance:

  • How social responsibility concerns and social norms influence the practice of management and the governance of firms