Gaurab Aryal

Gaurab Aryal is an Associate Professor of Economics at Boston University, with affiliations at Washington University in St. Louis, University of Virginia, and Australian National University. His research spans Industrial Organization, Econometrics, and Auction Theory, focusing on empirical frameworks for market structures and decision-making under ambiguity.

• PhD in Economics from Pennsylvania State University (2010)
• M.S. in Quantitative Economics from Indian Statistical Institute (2004)
• B.A. (Honors) in Economics from Sri Ram College of Commerce (2002)

His research interests include:

• Empirical analysis of auction mechanisms and pricing strategies
• Identification of multidimensional screening models
• Collusion detection in asymmetric markets
• Policy implications for antitrust and procurement

Recent publications highlight work on airline pricing, insurance econometrics, Cournot oligopolies, and pharmaceutical innovation valuation. Articles like "Common Subcontracting and Airline Prices" (2025) and "Econometrics of Insurance with Multidimensional Types" (2025) demonstrate methodological rigor and real-world applications.

Scientific awards include grants from the

• Weidenaum Center (2022-2023)
• Bankard Fund for Political Economy (multiple grants)
• National Science Foundation (as Research Fellow)

Advising and grants show extensive mentorship of PhD students across institutions like University of Virginia and Washington University, with 12+ advisees. He has secured over $300,000 in competitive research grants.