Fiona M. Scott Morton
Regular biography
Fiona M. Scott Morton is a Professor of Economics at the Yale University School of Management and an Adjunct Professor at Yale Law School. Her research focuses on antitrust and competition policy, healthcare markets, and the economics of regulation. She teaches courses in competitive strategy and competition economics at Yale SOM and has received teaching awards from the school. Professor Scott Morton also serves as a Senior Fellow at Bruegel and has contributed to policy discussions on competition law. She has held a position as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Department of Justice and is involved in various initiatives, including the Thurman Arnold Project at Yale.
Scholar-generated biography
Fiona Scott Morton is an economist and legal scholar at Yale University, focusing on the intersection of economics and law. Her research explores topics such as market dynamics, antitrust policy, and the impact of digital platforms on competition. She has published extensively on issues like pharmaceutical innovation, consumer behavior, and institutional investor influence. Morton's work often addresses empirical industrial organization, regulatory frameworks, and the role of information in market outcomes. Her research interests include the strategic positioning of store brands, the effects of Medicare Part D on pharmaceutical markets, and the distortionary effects of government procurement. Her contributions highlight the importance of understanding market structures and regulatory interventions in shaping competitive environments.