Jean-Pierre Benoît
Professor of Economics; Fellow of the British Academy
BA (Yale) PhD (Stanford)
Professor Jean-Pierre Benoît is an expert in microeconomic theory, industrial organisation, game theory, and law and economics. He is an elected Fellow of the British Academy and of the Econometric Society, reflecting his standing as a distinguished scholar in his field. His current research focuses on a diverse range of subjects, including auctions, voting theory, dynamic competition, entry deterrence, affirmative action, overconfidence and apparent behavioural biases.
His research has been published in leading economics, political science and law journals, demonstrating the breadth and impact of his scholarly contributions. Professor Benoît has been recognised for his exceptional teaching excellence, winning the Best Teacher Award in the EMBA programme. He brings extensive experience in curriculum development and academic leadership, having served as Chair of the Economics Subject Area and Chair of the PhD Programme at London Business School. Professor Benoît joined London Business School in 2006 from New York University, where he held positions as Professor of Economics and Professor of Law. His academic career has spanned leading institutions including Columbia University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Southern California and California Institute of Technology.
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Academic and professional experience
Professor of Economics, London Business School (2006–present)
Chair, Economics Subject Area, London Business School (2018-2022)
Chair, PhD programme, London Business School (2012–2015)
Co-Chair, Economics Subject Area, London Business School (2007–2011)
Professor of Economics and Professor of Law, New York University (1999–2006)
Visiting Associate Professor and Olin Fellow, University of Southern California School of Law and California Institute of Technology (1993–1994)
Associate Professor, New York University, Department of Economics and School of Law (1989–1999)
Associate Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Business (1986–1989)
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Economics (1986–1987)
Assistant Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Business (1983–1986)
Associate in Business, Columbia University Graduate School of Business (1982–1983)
Awards and honours
Best Teacher Award, EMBA programme (2022)
Fellow, British Academy
Fellow, Econometric Society
Fulbright Senior Specialist (2005–2010)
Teaching portfolio
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