Patrick Scholten

Patrick Scholten is a Professor of Economics at Bentley University, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University, obtained in 2003, and has a background in industrial organization, game theory, and applied econometrics. His academic interests include the economics of retail pricing, price dispersion, and online markets.

Academic Background and Research

• Education:

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Indiana University, 2003
  • M.A. in Economics, Indiana University, 2000
  • B.A. in Economics, Michigan State University, 1992

• Research Focus: Scholten's research primarily revolves around industrial organization and applied microeconomics, with several publications on topics such as price dispersion and consumer behavior in online markets. Notable works include:

  • "Price Dispersion in the Small and in the Large: Evidence from an Internet Price Comparison Site"
  • "Temporal Price Dispersion: Evidence from an Online Consumer Electronics Market"
  • "The Value of Information in Online Markets" .13

Professional Experience

Before his tenure at Bentley University, Scholten served as a research assistant and lecturer at Indiana University. He has also been involved in various consulting roles and has presented his research at numerous academic conferences .14

Contact Information

• Email: pscholten@bentley.edu
• Office Location: Morison Hall, Bentley University, Waltham, MA .45

Scholten is active on LinkedIn, where he has over 500 connections .2 His contributions to the field of economics, particularly in understanding online market dynamics, have made him a recognized figure in his area of expertise.