C. Lanier Benkard

C. Lanier Benkard is the Gregor G Peterson Professor of Economics at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. He is a prominent researcher in industrial organization, game theory, and econometrics, focusing on dynamic models of market competition and structural estimation.

Research Interests: His work spans

• Dynamic games and equilibrium modeling
• Hedonic pricing and demand estimation
• Econometric tools for imperfect competition
• Computational methods for large-scale industries

Publication Trends: His research emphasizes oblivious equilibrium approximations, strategic interactions in concentrated industries, and empirical analysis of markets with heterogeneous consumers. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Gabriel Weintraub and Patrick Bajari.

Tools & Extensions: He has developed computational resources, including C++ and Matlab code, to analyze oblivious equilibrium. Current work includes extensions to Markov Perfect Industry Dynamics and aggregate shock modeling.