Benjamin Chartock

Benjamin Chartock serves as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at Bentley University, Waltham, Massachusetts, where he contributes to academic instruction and research in economic theory and policy applications. His institutional affiliation centers on advancing empirical economic analysis within higher education.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2022)
• B.A. in Economics, Cornell University, magna cum laude (2014)

Chartock's research program focuses primarily on Health Economics, examining critical issues in health care pricing, insurance market dynamics, and regulatory impacts. His scholarship extends into Industrial Organization and Information Economics, employing rigorous empirical methodologies to investigate market failures, transparency mechanisms, and behavioral responses in health care systems. Current projects analyze surprise billing legislation, price variation across medical services, and innovation evaluation frameworks in healthcare management.

Analysis of his publication record (2022-2025) reveals a concentrated research trajectory in health policy evaluation using administrative datasets. His work consistently addresses real-world regulatory interventions, with particular emphasis on state-level surprise billing laws and federal transparency mandates. Chartock's methodological approach combines microeconomic theory with large-scale data analysis to measure price dispersion, evaluate dispute resolution outcomes, and assess the efficacy of evidence-based healthcare management practices.

Professional engagement includes maintaining an active research profile through peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals including JAMA, Health Affairs, and JAMA Health Forum, alongside scholarly contributions through book chapters with academic presses. His work demonstrates strong alignment with contemporary health policy debates and empirical economic research standards.