Amanda Starc

Amanda Starc is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Her research sits at the intersection of industrial organization and health economics, focusing on health insurance pricing, consumer demand dynamics, and market mechanisms in healthcare.

• Education: BA in Economics (Case Western Reserve University), PhD in Business Economics (Harvard University)

Dr. Starc's research explores:

• Health insurance coverage and pricing models
• Information asymmetry in insurance markets
• Effectiveness of competitive bidding in Medicare
• Impact of provider network restrictions on costs
• Regulatory effects on generic drug competition

Her recent publications analyze anesthesia rollups, Medicare Part B reimbursement, and multidimensional screening in insurance menus. She has received grants for research on Medicare Advantage and provider network mortality effects.

• Scientific award: Faculty Research Fellow, NBER