Christopher Sullivan

Christopher Sullivan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Arts. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2017), an MA from the same institution (2013), and an AB from Harvard College (2009). His research focuses on industrial organization, particularly firm conduct, market competition, and healthcare economics. Recent work examines merger simulations, digital platform regulation, and the implications of urgent care center proliferation on healthcare access.

Notable contributions include the 'pyRVtest' econometric software package for firm conduct analysis and collaborative studies on price collusion in ice cream markets (featured in NPR's Planet Money). Courses taught include PhD-level empirical industrial organization and machine learning for economics.

His articles frequently explore topics like post-merger product repositioning, tariff impacts on auto markets, and multi-homing policies in digital platforms. While no formal awards are listed, his work has influenced antitrust policy discussions and regulatory frameworks.

He advises graduate courses but no specific student names are provided. Research collaborations include prominent economists such as Enghin Atalay and Lorenzo Magnolfi, and his work bridges empirical methods with real-world market analysis.