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Michael D. Whinston is the Sloan Fellows Professor of Management in the Applied Economics Group at MIT Sloan and Professor of Economics in MIT's Economics Department. He holds dual roles bridging management and economics disciplines. Previously, he was the Robert E. and Emily H. King Professor of Business Institutions at Northwestern University (1998–2013) and a Professor of Economics at Harvard University.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Business Administration in Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research Interests: Michael’s work focuses on microeconomic theory, industrial organization, antitrust policy, and health economics. He explores firm behavior in oligopolistic markets, vertical integration, merger policy, and the design of contracts and organizations. Recent studies include optimal health insurance contracts and targeted lockdown strategies during pandemics. His research combines theoretical rigor with policy relevance, addressing topics like competition law and market dynamics.
Key Contributions:
- Co-author of the seminal Microeconomic Theory (Oxford University Press, 1995)
- Author of Lectures on Antitrust Economics (MIT Press, 2006)
- Co-developed influential models on merger policy and health insurance design
Awards & Honors:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Fellow of the Econometric Society
- Compass Lexicon Prize (2008)
- Frisch Medal and ACE Best Paper Award
- Named Distinguished Fellow (2016)
Advising & Grants: Michael has mentored over 30 PhD students, many of whom hold prominent roles in academia and policy. His research has been supported by grants from institutions like the National Science Foundation. He currently serves on the editorial board of the American Economic Journals: Microeconomics.
Affiliations:
- Applied Economics Group, MIT Sloan School of Management
- Economics Department, MIT
