Dr. Anup Malani

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Biography

Anup Malani is the Lee Brena Freeman Professor at the University of Chicago Law School and a Professor at the Pritzker School of Medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and a J.D., both from the University of Chicago. Malani has been a significant contributor to the fields of law and economics, health economics, and development economics, with a focus on judicial behavior, empirical analysis of legal reforms, and the use of blockchain technology. His health economics research concentrates on controlling infectious diseases, the value of medical innovations, and healthcare financing. Notable projects include the Indian Health Insurance Experiment and extensive consultations for various governmental and international organizations on COVID-19 policies. He has published in prestigious journals and previously served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Malani teaches a range of courses, including corporate law and health law, and is involved in several research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare and legal frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Lee Brena Freeman Professor of Law

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Hold a joint appointment with the Pritzker School of Medicine.

Professor of Law

2006-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Aaron Director Research Scholar

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Visiting Professor

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Faculty Director

2013-06-01 — Present

International Innovation Corps, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Leads initiatives sending teams to work on innovative development projects.

Faculty Director

2016-04-01 — 2017-08-01

Tata Centre for Development, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Senior Consultant

2020-01-01 — Present

Compass Lexecon • Chicago, IL

Research Associate

2012-01-01 — Present

National Bureau of Economic Research • Chicago, IL

Awards

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Emergent Ventures Prize

2020-10-01
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Member

2021-01-01
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Order of the Coif

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy