Ben Vatter

Ben Vatter is the Class of 1943 Career Development Assistant Professor and an Assistant Professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His research focuses on market competition and its regulation, with an emphasis on healthcare markets. Vatter completed his PhD in economics at Northwestern University in 2021 and a post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University in 2022. His publications include working papers on topics such as quality disclosure, vertical integration, and mergers in healthcare markets.

Benjamin Vatter is a scholar specializing in industrial organization, health economics, econometrics, and public economics. His research explores the intersection of market dynamics and regulatory frameworks, particularly in healthcare. Vatter's work examines how vertical integration and plan design influence healthcare markets, as well as the role of quality disclosure and regulation in Medicare Advantage programs. His publications highlight the importance of scoring design in shaping healthcare outcomes and policy effectiveness. Through rigorous econometric analysis, Vatter contributes to understanding the economic implications of institutional structures and regulatory interventions in the healthcare sector.