Asher Wolinsky

Asher Wolinsky is the Gordon Fulcher Professor of Economics at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on microeconomic theory and industrial organization, with emphasis on markets under imperfect competition and information asymmetry. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (1980).

He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work has explored auction design, strategic market behavior, and institutional mechanisms. Recent research includes studies on auctions with frictions, bidder solicitation dynamics, and search theory under adverse selection.

Educational background: PhD in Economics, Stanford University, 1980. His academic service includes editorial roles with the Econometric Society Annual Reports. His research portfolio spans over 50 years, addressing foundational questions in game theory and market design.