James W. Roberts

James W. Roberts is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Economics department in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds the Chair of Economics and has been in his current position since 2019. His research focuses on economic issues related to healthcare, including market structure, antitrust enforcement, and health care fraud. Roberts has published in journals such as JAMA health forum, The Journal of Political Economy, and Heliyon. He has also received grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, and Boston University. His academic profile can be accessed at https://scholars.duke.edu/person/j.roberts.

James W Roberts is a researcher at Duke University with a focus on the strategic and behavioral aspects of market dynamics. His work explores how firms and individuals interact within competitive environments, particularly in industries such as healthcare, real estate, and aviation. Roberts investigates topics like auction mechanisms, firm behavior in acquisitions, and the role of speculators in market fluctuations. His research often combines empirical analysis with theoretical models to understand how market structures influence outcomes. His studies have examined the impact of private equity acquisitions on hospital performance, the role of intermediaries in housing markets, and the strategic implications of regulatory frameworks in healthcare.