Regular biography
Judith A. Chevalier is the William S. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Economics and Faculty Director for the Program on Social Enterprise, Innovation, and Impact at the Yale School of Management. Her research spans finance and industrial organization, focusing on the impacts of new technologies on firms, individuals, and policy. She has written extensively on the economics of the retail sector, including consumer product reviews, career choice, and gig work. Chevalier is also involved in studies related to the spread of the virus and vaccine distribution. She is the President of the Industrial Organization Society and a trustee of the Alfred P Sloan Foundation.
Scholar-generated biography
Judith Chevalier is a Professor of Economics and Finance at Yale School of Management, specializing in industrial organization, economics of IT, gig work, retail pricing, and career choice. Her research explores how online reviews influence sales, the impact of word-of-mouth on consumer behavior, and the role of pricing strategies in retail and digital markets. She investigates the economics of flexible work arrangements, such as those in the gig economy, and analyzes how managerial incentives affect risk-taking and performance. Her work also examines capital structure, product-market competition, and the effects of financial structures on pricing and market dynamics. Chevalier's research provides empirical insights into market behavior, consumer decision-making, and the interplay between corporate strategy and economic outcomes.