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Marshall Van Alstyne is the Allen & Kelli Questrom Professor in Information Systems at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. A leading expert on platform economics, co-author of the bestseller Platform Revolution, and recipient of Thinkers 50 recognition, his work shapes global understanding of network business models and digital governance.
- PhD in Computer Science & Information Systems from MIT (1997)
- MS in Computer Science & Information Systems from MIT (1991)
- BA in Computer Science from Yale University (1984)
His research focuses on information economics, platform dynamics, and digital governance. Key contributions include theories of two-sided networks and platforms as inverted firms, with applications in antitrust law and digital market regulation.
Recent work explores truth warrants to combat misinformation, platform regulation, and agentic AI governance. Articles appear in Science, Nature, Harvard Business Review, and Management Science, with over 27,000 citations.
- INFORMS IS 2020 Award
- Herbert Simon 2021 Award
- NSF SaTC, IOC, SGER, SBIR, and Career Awards
- Multiple best paper awards
Actively involved in platform strategy education and policy discussions, he consults on digital markets and speaks at major conferences including Academy of Management and IC2S2. His personal interests include dogs, exercise, travel, and governance questions.
