Ching-To Albert Ma

Ching-To Albert Ma is a Professor at Boston University, specializing in Incentives and Contract Theory, Industrial Organization, and Health Economics. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics. His research explores topics such as moral hazard in disability insurance, physician agency, healthcare quality incentives, and competition dynamics between public and private sectors. He has lectured internationally on industrial organization and health economics in Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland.

His work analyzes healthcare payment systems, technology adoption by physicians, and the impact of public policies on healthcare markets. Notable themes include the interplay between altruism and profit motives in healthcare, equity in healthcare access, and the design of efficient health insurance systems. His contributions span theoretical frameworks and empirical analyses of real-world healthcare systems.

Ma has advised on healthcare governance reforms and has explored behavioral economics through experimental methods. His articles address issues ranging from antibiotic resistance economics to vaccination externalities, reflecting a commitment to bridging policy and academic research.