Maren Vairo

Maren Vairo serves as an Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She teaches BEPP 2500: Managerial Economics across twelve course sections, emphasizing the practical application of microeconomic theory to business decision-making, strategic market interactions, and information asymmetry challenges.

Her research spans Microeconomic Theory and Business Applications, with specific focus on:

• Strategic behavior in product markets and auction design
• Asymmetric information dynamics within firms and markets
• Safety and gender dynamics in platform economies (e.g., ride-hailing services)
• Technology adoption impacts on consumer behavior and industry structure

Recent contributions featured in Knowledge@Wharton (August 2025) examine women-only ride options for safety enhancement, hospitality technology strategies through Resy (an American Express company), and AI's influence on educational motivation, demonstrating her commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into actionable business insights.

As a core faculty member, Professor Vairo bridges rigorous academic research with contemporary corporate challenges through extensive teaching responsibilities and media engagement on evolving economic issues.