Asher Wolinsky

Asher Wolinsky is the Gordon Fulcher Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. His research focuses on microeconomic theory and industrial organization, particularly the theory of markets under conditions of imperfect competition and imperfect information. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Wolinsky's academic profile can be found at https://economics.northwestern.edu/people/directory/asher-wolinsky.html, and he can be contacted at a-wolinsky@northwestern.edu.

Asher Wolinsky is a professor at Northwestern University, specializing in economic theory and market behavior. His research explores the interplay between strategic behavior, information asymmetry, and market mechanisms. Key areas include the role of networks in economic interactions, the impact of imperfect information on market outcomes, and the dynamics of competition in markets for credence goods and expert services. His work also examines the implications of strategic behavior in contexts such as voting, mergers, and trade concentration. Wolinsky's contributions highlight how market structures and information flows influence equilibrium outcomes and economic efficiency.