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Ken Hendricks is a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a primary research focus on industrial organization and auction theory. He has held the Laurits R. Christensen Distinguished Chair since 2012 and served as editor of the Journal of Industrial Economics (2000–2005). His career spans institutions like the University of British Columbia (1982–2001), University of Texas at Austin (2001–2010), and visiting roles at Princeton, Harvard, and University of Arizona.
Education:
- B.A., Economics, University of British Columbia (1976)
- M.A., Economics, University of British Columbia (1977)
- Ph.D., Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1982)
Research interests center on industrial organization, empirical and theoretical auction studies, game theory, and network economics. His work analyzes bidding behavior in auctions, market design, and the economic impacts of mergers, oil drilling, and information asymmetry.
Recent publications include studies on sequential auction markets (2024), mortgage supply chains (2023), and competitive dynamics in common value auctions (2022). His articles frequently intersect with fields like energy economics, consumer behavior, and market efficiency.
Scientific Awards:
- Distinguished Fellow, Industrial Organization Society (2024)
- Fellow, Econometric Society (2004)
- UBC Killam Research Prize (1993)
- UBC Alumni Prize for Social Sciences (1992)
- National Fellow, Hoover Institution (1986–1987)
Active in editorial roles (e.g., Journal of Industrial Economics, 2014–present), he has also led academic committees (2015–2020 President, Industrial Organization Society) and contributed to policy and industry grants, including NSF and SSHRC funding.
