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Silke Januszewski Forbes is a Professor of Economics at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from MIT (2003) and an MA in Economics from the University of Mannheim (1999). Her academic career includes roles at UC San Diego and Case Western Reserve University before joining Tufts in 2017 as Associate Professor, transitioning to full Professor in 2023.
Her research focuses on Industrial Organization and Organizational Economics, particularly in transportation markets. Key areas include airline industry dynamics, vertical integration effects, regulatory frameworks, and quality disclosure practices. Her work has appeared in leading journals like the American Economic Review and RAND Journal of Economics.
Forbes has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the Mather Spotlight Prize. She has advised on topics spanning airline scheduling, service quality, and public school contracting. Her teaching portfolio includes Econometrics, Industrial Organization, and MBA-level business economics courses.
Her research consistently bridges theoretical models with real-world market analysis, emphasizing policy-relevant insights. Collaborations with institutions like Imperial College and UMass Amherst highlight interdisciplinary engagement.
- Awards: Mather Spotlight Prize | NSF Grant | Sloan Foundation Fellowship
- Key Research Themes: Airline Industry Economics, Vertical Integration, Regulatory Compliance
- Teaching: Tufts Economics Core Courses | MBA Electives
