Paul L. Joskow

Paul L. Joskow is the Elizabeth & James Killian Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research areas include Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization, and Organizational Economics. He has been a faculty member at MIT since 1972 and held leadership roles in the Department of Economics and the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. Joskow also served as President of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation from 2008 to 2018. His work focuses on industrial organization, energy and environmental economics, competition policy, and government regulation of industry.

Paul Joskow is a Professor of Economics, Emeritus at MIT, known for his extensive research in energy markets, regulation, and industrial organization. His work explores the dynamics of electricity markets, including the impact of deregulation, market power, and transmission rights. Joskow has also examined the role of vertical integration, long-term contracts, and asset specificity in shaping industry structures. His research spans both empirical and theoretical analyses, with a focus on public utility regulation, pricing behavior, and the economic implications of environmental policies. Joskow's contributions have significantly influenced understanding of market design and regulatory frameworks in energy and insurance sectors.