Herbert Hovenkamp
Regular biography
Herbert Hovenkamp is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School. His research focuses on Antitrust Law and Legal and Business History. Hovenkamp holds the James G. Dinan University Professor title and is a faculty member in both the Law School and the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics. His work has been cited by the Supreme Court and federal courts, and he is known for his contributions to antitrust law and policy. He is also associated with the Penn Integrates Knowledge program, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.
Scholar-generated biography
Herbert Hovenkamp is a Professor of Law and Business at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in antitrust law and legal history. His research explores the evolution of antitrust policy, the law of competition, and the intersection of antitrust principles with intellectual property law. Hovenkamp's work critically examines the development of antitrust doctrine, including the rule of reason, the political economy of antitrust, and the impact of legal history on contemporary antitrust practices. His publications address topics such as anticompetitive mergers, platform monopoly, and the historical context of antitrust law, offering insights into the legal and economic foundations of market regulation.