Hortaçsu is the Ralph and Mary Otis Isham Professor in Economics and the College. He has taught at the University of Chicago since 2001. He is Editor of the Journal of Political Economy. Hortaçsu’s research is on industrial organization; auctions; search and matching models; production and financial networks; applications in finance, energy markets and the internet.
Areas of Focus: Energy Markets, Transportation, Transportation
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Energy Markets
Well-functioning markets are essential for providing access to reliable, affordable energy. EPIC research is uncovering the policies, prices and information needed to help energy markets work efficiently.
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Transportation
Mobility is central to economic activity. Yet, a lack of fuel diversity and continued demand growth have made the transportation industry a major contributor to global pollution and carbon emissions....
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Transportation
Mobility is central to economic activity. Yet, a lack of fuel diversity and continued demand growth have made the transportation industry a major contributor to global pollution and carbon emissions....
