Regular biography
Vivek Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwestern University. He holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, awarded in 2017. His research interests are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Dr. Bhattacharya's contact details include an email address and a website link for further inquiries.
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Vivek Bhattacharya is a scholar at Northwestern University with research interests in Industrial Organization, Auctions, Financial Markets, and R&D. His work explores topics such as R&D procurement contests, fiduciary duty in financial advice, auction regulation, and merger effects on antitrust enforcement. Bhattacharya's research also includes studies on bidder participation in auctions, contingent payment auctions, and defined contribution plans. His publications analyze the incentives for small businesses in R&D-intensive product acquisitions and evaluate merger simulations. His research contributes to understanding market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and strategic decision-making in competitive environments.