About
Michael Salinger is the Jacqueline and Arthur Bahr Professor in Markets, Public Policy & Law at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University. He is a leading scholar in industrial organization, antitrust economics, and competition policy, with a strong interdisciplinary approach that connects economics, law, and statistical physics.
Education:
- PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1982
- BA, Yale University, 1978
His research focuses on vertical mergers, tying and bundling, self-preferencing, and the economic foundations of antitrust law. He has published extensively on the role of economics in merger guidelines, price gouging, and the behavior of dominant firms in digital markets. His work often bridges theoretical models with real-world regulatory challenges.
The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on antitrust policy, particularly in evolving areas such as digital platform self-preferencing, vertical integration, and the interpretation of merger guidelines. A subset of his publications also explores the statistical physics of firm growth, demonstrating a unique interdisciplinary contribution to understanding economic complexity.
Scientific Awards:
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Michael Salinger has contributed significantly to regulatory discourse, including serving on amicus briefs and advising on FTC investigations. While specific grants are not listed, his involvement in high-impact policy debates suggests extensive engagement with public and academic institutions. He has collaborated with leading economists and physicists, indicating a broad research network.
He is affiliated with the Questrom School of Business and maintains an active research agenda, contributing to journals such as the Journal of Law & Economics, Review of Industrial Organization, and Nature. His work continues to influence both academic and regulatory thinking in competition policy.
