Dr. Amanda Starc

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amanda Starc is an Associate Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Her research interests primarily focus on health policy and economics, particularly in the context of healthcare management and industrial organization. She has conducted extensive work in the area of healthcare mergers and acquisitions, examining their implications and effectiveness. Starc’s expertise also includes the Medicare program, specifically Medicare Advantage, Part D, and the Supplement (Medigap) markets. Additionally, she investigates insurance exchanges and the effectiveness of direct-to-consumer advertising in pharmaceuticals. Starc's work is recognized for its impact in the understanding of the healthcare sector's dynamics in the context of economic policies concerning health. She aims to contribute significantly to the discourse on the social safety net in the U.S. and the role of industrial organizations in shaping healthcare policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Strategy

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in the field of business strategy with a focus on healthcare and economic policy.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.