John Asker

John Asker

Armen Alchian Professor of Economics

John Asker

Office: Bunche Hall 8363

Personal Website: http://www.johnasker.com

Biography:

John Asker is a Professor of Economics at UCLA. His research covers topics related to antitrust policy, cartel behavior, vertical restraints, the competitive impact of mergers, auction design, firm-level productivity and the effects of industry subsidies. He is also Co-editor of American Economic Journal: Microeconomics and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Education:

Ph.D. Harvard University

Research Areas:

Industrial Organization

Selected Books and Publications


Research Interests

  • Steamboat inspection and the Eastland disaster; Lake Michigan passenger steamship lines.