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Darlene C. Chisholm is a Professor of Economics at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, holding this position since 2006. She has previously served as Associate Professor (2001-2006) and Assistant Professor (1991-1997) at Suffolk University, and has held academic positions at Tufts University, Lehigh University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- University of Washington - Ph.D. Economics (1991)
- University of Massachusetts - B.A. Economics (1987)
- Princeton University - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1982-1984)
Her research focuses on Industrial Organization, Applied Microeconomic Theory, and Spatial Competition within the U.S. Motion-Picture Industry. Her work examines product differentiation, contract structures, and strategic timing in entertainment markets, with over 20 years of publications in leading journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Law, Economics, & Organization.
Key publication themes include:
- Contract theory in motion pictures
- Spatial competition models
- Product line dynamics
- Game theory applications
- Technological change in cinema
- Asset specificity in long-term contracts
Scientific awards:
- Visiting Yip Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge (2022)
She has served as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation and as a referee for journals including the RAND Journal of Economics and Review of Economics and Statistics. Her work involves empirical analysis of movie markets, contract design, and strategic competition among theaters.
