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Zach Y. Brown

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First Name:Zach
Middle Name:Y.
Last Name:Brown
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RePEc Short-ID:pbr897
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https://websites.umich.edu/~zachb/

Affiliation

(1%) National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Cambridge, Massachusetts (United States)
http://www.nber.org/
RePEc:edi:nberrus (more details at EDIRC)

(99%) Economics Department
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)
http://www.econ.lsa.umich.edu/
RePEc:edi:edumius (more details at EDIRC)

Research output

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Working papers

  1. Zach Y. Brown & Mark L. Egan & Jihye Jeon & Chuqing Jin & Alex A. Wu, 2023. "Why Do Index Funds Have Market Power? Quantifying Frictions in the Index Fund Market," NBER Working Papers 31778, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
  2. Zach Y. Brown & Christopher Hansman & Jordan Keener & Andre F. Veiga, 2023. "Information and Disparities in Health Care Quality: Evidence from GP Choice in England," NBER Working Papers 31033, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
  3. Jessica Van Parys & Zach Y. Brown, 2023. "Broadband Internet Access and Health Outcomes: Patient and Provider Responses in Medicare," NBER Working Papers 31579, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
  4. Zach Y. Brown & Alexander MacKay, 2021. "Competition in Pricing Algorithms," NBER Working Papers 28860, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
  5. Zach Y. Brown & Eduardo Montero & Carlos Schmidt-Padilla & Maria Micaela Sviatschi, 2020. "Market Structure and Extortion: Evidence from 50,000 Extortion Payments," NBER Working Papers 28299, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

Articles

  1. Zach Y. Brown & Jihye Jeon, 2024. "Endogenous Information and Simplifying Insurance Choice," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 92(3), pages 881-911, May.
  2. Van Parys, Jessica & Brown, Zach Y., 2024. "Broadband Internet access and health outcomes: Patient and provider responses in Medicare," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 95(C).
  3. Zach Y. Brown & Alexander MacKay, 2023. "Competition in Pricing Algorithms," American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, American Economic Association, vol. 15(2), pages 109-156, May.
  4. Zach Y. Brown & Jihye Jeon, 2021. "Product Proliferation under Rational Inattention: Application to Health Insurance," AEA Papers and Proceedings, American Economic Association, vol. 111, pages 554-559, May.
  5. Zach Y. Brown, 2019. "Equilibrium Effects of Health Care Price Information," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 101(4), pages 699-712, October.

Citations

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  1. Zach Y. Brown, 2019. "Equilibrium Effects of Health Care Price Information," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 101(4), pages 699-712, October.

    Mentioned in:

    1. Equilibrium Effects of Health Care Price Information (REStat 2019) in ReplicationWiki ()

Working papers

  1. Zach Y. Brown & Christopher Hansman & Jordan Keener & Andre F. Veiga, 2023. "Information and Disparities in Health Care Quality: Evidence from GP Choice in England," NBER Working Papers 31033, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

    Cited by:

    1. Sá, Luís & Straume, Odd Rune, 2024. "Hospital competition when patients learn through experience," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 97(C).
    2. Empel, Giovanni & Gravelle, Hugh & Santos, Rita, 2023. "Does quality affect choice of family physician? Evidence from patients changing general practice without changing address," Economic Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 126(C).

  2. Jessica Van Parys & Zach Y. Brown, 2023. "Broadband Internet Access and Health Outcomes: Patient and Provider Responses in Medicare," NBER Working Papers 31579, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

    Cited by:

    1. Zain Jafar & Jonathan D. Quick & Eszter Rimányi & Godfrey Musuka, 2024. "Social Media and Digital Inequity: Reducing Health Inequities by Closing the Digital Divide," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(11), pages 1-8, October.

  3. Zach Y. Brown & Alexander MacKay, 2021. "Competition in Pricing Algorithms," NBER Working Papers 28860, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

    Cited by:

    1. Yousefimanesh, Niloofar & Bos, Iwan & Vermeulen, Dries, 2023. "Strategic rationing in Stackelberg games," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 140(C), pages 529-555.
    2. Connor Douglas & Foster Provost & Arun Sundararajan, 2024. "Naive Algorithmic Collusion: When Do Bandit Learners Cooperate and When Do They Compete?," Papers 2411.16574, arXiv.org.
    3. Gonzalo Ballestero, 2022. "Collusion and Artificial Intelligence: A Computational Experiment with Sequential Pricing Algorithms under Stochastic Costs," Working Papers 118, Red Nacional de Investigadores en Economía (RedNIE).
    4. Inkoo Cho & Noah Williams, 2024. "Collusive Outcomes Without Collusion," Papers 2403.07177, arXiv.org.
    5. Werner, Tobias, 2021. "Algorithmic and human collusion," DICE Discussion Papers 372, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE).
    6. Tom‐Reiel Heggedal & Leif Helland & Espen R. Moen, 2024. "Sequential Price Setting: Theory And Evidence From A Lab Experiment," International Economic Review, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania and Osaka University Institute of Social and Economic Research Association, vol. 65(2), pages 693-727, May.
    7. Rohit Lamba & Sergey Zhuk, 2022. "Pricing with algorithms," Papers 2205.04661, arXiv.org, revised Jun 2022.
    8. Shidi Deng & Maximilian Schiffer & Martin Bichler, 2025. "Exploring Competitive and Collusive Behaviors in Algorithmic Pricing with Deep Reinforcement Learning," Papers 2503.11270, arXiv.org.
    9. Bernhard Kasberger & Simon Martin & Hans-Theo Normann & Tobias Werner, 2024. "Algorithmic Cooperation," CESifo Working Paper Series 11124, CESifo.
    10. John Asker & Chaim Fershtman & Ariel Pakes, 2024. "The impact of artificial intelligence design on pricing," Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 33(2), pages 276-304, March.
    11. Colombo, Stefano & Graziano, Clara & Pignataro, Aldo, 2024. "Imperfect history-based price discrimination with asymmetric market shares," Information Economics and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 67(C).
    12. Kaede Hanazawa, 2025. "Welfare Effects of Self-Preferencing by a Platform: Empirical Evidence from Airbnb," Papers 2503.04489, arXiv.org.
    13. Li, Chengming & Xu, Yang & Zheng, Hao & Wang, Zeyu & Han, Haiting & Zeng, Liangen, 2023. "Artificial intelligence, resource reallocation, and corporate innovation efficiency: Evidence from China's listed companies," Resources Policy, Elsevier, vol. 81(C).
    14. Zexin Ye, 2025. "Algorithmic Collusion under Observed Demand Shocks," Papers 2502.15084, arXiv.org.
    15. Javier D. Donna & Pedro Pereira, 2024. "Structural Presumptions for Non-horizontal Mergers in the 2023 Merger Guidelines: A Primer and a Path Forward," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 65(1), pages 303-345, August.
    16. Fourberg, Niklas & Marques-Magalhaes, Katrin & Wiewiorra, Lukas, 2022. "They are among us: Pricing behavior of algorithms in the field," WIK Working Papers 6, WIK Wissenschaftliches Institut für Infrastruktur und Kommunikationsdienste GmbH, Bad Honnef.
    17. Gonzalo Ballestero, 2021. "Collusion and Artificial Intelligence: A computational experiment with sequential pricing algorithms under stochastic costs," Young Researchers Working Papers 1, Universidad de San Andres, Departamento de Economia, revised Oct 2022.
    18. Zhijun Chen & Chongwoo Choe & Jiajia Cong & Noriaki Matsushima, 2020. "Data-driven mergers and personalization," ISER Discussion Paper 1108r, Institute of Social and Economic Research, The University of Osaka, revised Aug 2021.
    19. Runshan Fu & Ginger Zhe Jin & Meng Liu, 2022. "Does Human-algorithm Feedback Loop Lead to Error Propagation? Evidence from Zillow’s Zestimate," NBER Working Papers 29880, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    20. Jonathan Adams & Min Fang & Zheng Liu & Yajie Wang, 2024. "The Rise of AI Pricing: Trends, Driving Forces, and Implications for Firm Performance," Working Paper Series 2024-33, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
    21. Jacques Thépot, 2021. "Pricing algorithms in oligopoly with decreasing returns," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 91(4), pages 493-515, November.
    22. Siting Estee Lu, 2024. "Strategic Interactions between Large Language Models-based Agents in Beauty Contests," Papers 2404.08492, arXiv.org, revised Oct 2024.
    23. N. M. Rozanova, 2025. "Digital Economy Cartels," Studies on Russian Economic Development, Springer, vol. 36(1), pages 135-140, February.
    24. Diego Aparicio & Zachary Metzman & Roberto Rigobon, 2024. "The pricing strategies of online grocery retailers," Quantitative Marketing and Economics (QME), Springer, vol. 22(1), pages 1-21, March.
    25. Dubus, Antoine, 2024. "Behavior-based algorithmic pricing," Information Economics and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 66(C).
    26. Aniko …ry & Ali Horta su & Kevin Williams, 2022. "Dynamic Price Competition: Theory and Evidence from Airline Markets," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 2341R1, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University, revised Apr 2023.
    27. Fourberg, Niklas & Marques Magalhaes, Katrin & Wiewiorra, Lukas, 2023. "They Are Among Us: Pricing Behavior of Algorithms in the Field," 32nd European Regional ITS Conference, Madrid 2023: Realising the digital decade in the European Union – Easier said than done? 277958, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).
    28. Shidi Deng & Maximilian Schiffer & Martin Bichler, 2024. "Algorithmic Collusion in Dynamic Pricing with Deep Reinforcement Learning," Papers 2406.02437, arXiv.org.
    29. Martino Banchio & Andrzej Skrzypacz, 2022. "Artificial Intelligence and Auction Design," Papers 2202.05947, arXiv.org.
    30. Olivier Compte, 2023. "Q-learning with biased policy rules," Papers 2304.12647, arXiv.org, revised Oct 2023.
    31. Martino Banchio & Giacomo Mantegazza, 2022. "Artificial Intelligence and Spontaneous Collusion," Papers 2202.05946, arXiv.org, revised Sep 2023.
    32. Johnson, Justin Pappas & Rhodes, Andrew & Wildenbeest, Matthijs, 2020. "Platform Design when Sellers Use Pricing Algorithms," TSE Working Papers 20-1146, Toulouse School of Economics (TSE).
    33. Nunan, Daniel & Di Domenico, MariaLaura, 2022. "Value creation in an algorithmic world: Towards an ethics of dynamic pricing," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 451-460.
    34. Epivent, Andréa & Lambin, Xavier, 2024. "On algorithmic collusion and reward–punishment schemes," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 237(C).
    35. Abada, Ibrahim & Lambin, Xavier & Tchakarov, Nikolay, 2024. "Collusion by mistake: Does algorithmic sophistication drive supra-competitive profits?," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 318(3), pages 927-953.
    36. Harrington, Joseph E., 2024. "The effect of demand variability on the adoption and design of a third party’s pricing algorithm," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 244(C).
    37. Lucila Porto, 2022. "Q-Learning algorithms in a Hotelling model," Asociación Argentina de Economía Política: Working Papers 4587, Asociación Argentina de Economía Política.
    38. Ali Hortacsu & Olivia R. Natan & Hayden Parsley & Timothy Schwieg & Kevin R. Williams, 2021. "Organizational Structure and Pricing: Evidence from a Large U.S. Airline," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 2312R3, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University, revised Jan 2023.

Articles

  1. Zach Y. Brown & Jihye Jeon, 2024. "Endogenous Information and Simplifying Insurance Choice," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 92(3), pages 881-911, May.

    Cited by:

    1. Turlo, Sergey & Fina, Matteo & Kasinger, Johannes & Laghaie, Arash & Otter, Thomas, 2025. "Discrete choice in marketing through the lens of rational inattention," Other publications TiSEM 24894409-70a9-4920-9d3c-b, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.

  2. Van Parys, Jessica & Brown, Zach Y., 2024. "Broadband Internet access and health outcomes: Patient and provider responses in Medicare," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 95(C).
    See citations under working paper version above.
  3. Zach Y. Brown & Alexander MacKay, 2023. "Competition in Pricing Algorithms," American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, American Economic Association, vol. 15(2), pages 109-156, May.
    See citations under working paper version above.
  4. Zach Y. Brown, 2019. "Equilibrium Effects of Health Care Price Information," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol. 101(4), pages 699-712, October.

    Cited by:

    1. Johannes Abeler & David Huffman & Colin Raymond, 2023. "Incentive Complexity, Bounded Rationality and Effort Provision," Economics Series Working Papers 1012, University of Oxford, Department of Economics.
    2. Martin Gaynor & Kate Ho & Robert Town, 2014. "The Industrial Organization of Health Care Markets," NBER Working Papers 19800, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    3. Ralph B. Siebert & Michael J. Seiler, 2022. "Why Do Buyers Pay Different Prices for Comparable Products? A Structural Approach on the Housing Market," The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, Springer, vol. 65(2), pages 261-292, August.
    4. Van Parys, Jessica & Brown, Zach Y., 2024. "Broadband Internet access and health outcomes: Patient and provider responses in Medicare," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 95(C).
    5. de Leverano, Adriano & Baulia, Susmita, 2023. "A new indicator to implement effective spending review policies in the public procurement for standardized goods," ZEW Discussion Papers 23-063, ZEW - Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research.
    6. Lee, Chung-Ying, 2020. "Pricing strategy and moral hazard: Copay coupons in pharmaceuticals," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 70(C).
    7. Christopher T. Robertson & Wendy Netter Epstein & Hansoo Ko, 2023. "The effects of price transparency and debt collection policies on intentions to consume recommended health care: A randomized vignette experiment," Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 20(4), pages 941-960, December.
    8. Ralph Siebert & Michael J. Seiler, 2020. "Why Do Buyers Pay Different Prices for Comparable Products? Evidence from the Housing Market," CESifo Working Paper Series 8337, CESifo.
    9. Abeler, Johannes & Huffman, David B. & Raymond, Collin, 2023. "Incentive Complexity, Bounded Rationality and Effort Provision," IZA Discussion Papers 16284, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
    10. Xuan Teng, 2022. "Self-Preferencing, Quality Provision, and Welfare in Mobile Application Markets," CESifo Working Paper Series 10042, CESifo.
    11. Chernew, Michael & Cooper, Zack & Hallock, Eugene Larsen & Scott Morton, Fiona, 2021. "Physician agency, consumerism, and the consumption of lower-limb MRI scans," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 76(C).
    12. Klein, Tobias & Husiatyński, Maciej & Mikkers, Misja, 2021. "Increasing price transparency in the Dutch health care market does not affect provider choice," CEPR Discussion Papers 15981, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.

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  1. NEP-COM: Industrial Competition (2) 2021-06-28 2024-06-17. Author is listed
  2. NEP-FMK: Financial Markets (2) 2023-11-06 2024-06-17. Author is listed
  3. NEP-HEA: Health Economics (2) 2023-04-10 2023-09-25. Author is listed
  4. NEP-IND: Industrial Organization (2) 2021-06-28 2024-06-17. Author is listed
  5. NEP-BIG: Big Data (1) 2021-06-28
  6. NEP-CWA: Central and Western Asia (1) 2021-06-28
  7. NEP-ICT: Information and Communication Technologies (1) 2023-09-25
  8. NEP-REG: Regulation (1) 2021-06-28

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