Professor Ricardo Alonso

Professor Ricardo Alonso is a Professor of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Department of Management. He joined the department in 2014. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California. Alonso earned his PhD in Managerial Economics and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management in 2007. Before his academic career, he worked in the Telecommunications industry, holding management positions at Telefonica in Europe and the United States. His research focuses on the economics of organizations, particularly information and incentives.

Ricardo Alonso is a Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy at the London School of Economics, specializing in Organizational Economics, Information Economics, Contract Theory, and Industrial Organization. His research explores how organizations can effectively coordinate, delegate, and communicate to optimize decision-making and strategic outcomes. Alonso's work often intersects with themes of persuasion, information asymmetry, and the design of contracts and institutions. His publications include studies on delegation, centralization, and strategic communication, with a focus on how firms and political entities navigate complex environments. His research contributes to understanding the mechanisms that drive efficiency and adaptability in organizations.