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Robert Porter is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University, part of the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1981) and has been at Northwestern since 1987. His research focuses on collusion, price wars, and bidders' behavior in auctions, contributing to Industrial Organization and Auction Theory. Key roles include President of the Econometric Society (2015) and the Industrial Organization Society (2020–2021).
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Princeton University, 1981
- BA in Mathematics and Economics, University of Western Ontario, 1976
Research interests include empirical and theoretical studies of auctions, collusion detection, and market competition. He has advised over 100 PhD students, many of whom now hold academic and industry positions globally. Awards include the 2018 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award and Fellowships from the Econometric Society and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
His work has influenced policy through analyses of auction design, antitrust issues, and energy markets. Professional activities include editorial roles at Econometrica, RAND Journal of Economics, and leadership in academic societies.
