Alessandro Bonatti

Alessandro Bonatti serves as the John Norris Maguire (1960) Professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His academic appointment falls within the Applied Economics group under the Economics, Finance and Accounting academic area at MIT Sloan.

Dr. Bonatti earned his MA, MPhil, and PhD in economics from Yale University, establishing the foundation for his career in economic theory and industrial organization.

His research program spans microeconomic theory with particular focus on digital markets, game theory applications, and information economics. Bonatti investigates how data and technology reshape market dynamics, examining topics including digital advertising auctions, data pricing mechanisms, and privacy tradeoffs in platform economies. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical applications in contemporary digital marketplaces.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in top-tier journals, with multiple 2024 articles addressing critical issues in digital platform competition, information markets, and data privacy. His research trajectory shows increasing focus on the economic implications of data-driven business models.

• Coeditor for the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics
• Associate editor for the Quarterly Journal of Economics

Bonatti maintains an active research program with connections to both theoretical economics and practical business applications, particularly in the technology sector. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his editorial roles at premier economics journals indicate significant standing within the academic community. His work appears particularly relevant to organizations navigating the economics of digital transformation and data strategy.