Benjamin R. Shiller

Biography

"Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller is affiliated to Economics; International Business School, Brandeis University. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller is currently providing services as Assistant Professor of Economics. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Benjamin R. Shiller research interests include Industrial Organization, Economics of the Internet, Applied Microeconomics. Relatively new phenomenon like internet commerce and massive data collection on consumer behavior (Big Data) may induce fundamental changes to activity within the economy. My research goal is to study these changes. Examples of my research include studying whether personalized pricing, i.e. setting unique prices to different individuals based on their web-browsing behavior, is profitable, and what impact this will have on consumers. I have also studied how digitizing entertainment products impacts markets, via optimal pricing strategies and by shutting down resale. By completing this research, and regularly attending conferences, I try to keep up to date on new research findings. I incorporate this knowledge directly into my teaching."

Research Interest

Industrial Organization, Economics of the Internet, Applied Microeconomics