Professor Dr. Matthew Backus

Biography

Matthew Backus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 2012. His research interests primarily focus on Antitrust, Auctions, Bargaining, Productivity, and Welfare Economics. These areas encompass a range of economic theories and applications that explore market structures, the efficiency of resource allocation, and the dynamics of negotiations and competition among firms. He is also involved in teaching and mentoring students in various economics fields, contributing to the academic development of future economists. As a faculty member at UC Berkeley, he maintains an active presence in the academic community through research collaborations and presentations, contributing to the ongoing discourse in economics.

Research Interests