Matthew Mitchell

Mitchell Matthew serves as a Professor in the Department of Economic Analysis and Policy at the University of Toronto, where he focuses on the intersection of industrial organization, innovation economics, and contractual design. He holds editorial leadership roles as Managing Editor of the Journal of Industrial Economics and Associate Editor for both the RAND Journal of Economics and Journal of Economic Theory.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Economics from the University of Rochester
• MA in Economics from the University of Rochester
• BS from Pennsylvania State University

Matthew Mitchell's research examines how industry structures and contractual arrangements shape innovation incentives, with particular emphasis on market competition dynamics, monopoly/oligopoly behaviors, and technological impacts on industrial organization. His work bridges theoretical microeconomics with practical business strategy and antitrust policy applications, exploring how innovation-driven technological changes subsequently transform market structures and competitive landscapes.

He actively supervises PhD and Master's students while engaging in industry research collaborations, with availability noted for both academic supervision and industry project consultation.