Alejandro Zentner

Dr. Alejandro Zentner is an Associate Professor at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, The University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, digitization, intellectual property, and public economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (2005), alongside M.A. degrees from the University of Chicago (2001) and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (1999), and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (1997).

His research explores how digital technologies impact markets, consumer behavior, and public policy. Notable work includes studies on tax compliance mechanisms, the effects of internet adoption on traditional media, and the long tail phenomenon in retail markets. Recent studies investigate gender biases in property taxation, the effectiveness of tax amnesties, and the societal perceptions of AI in healthcare.

His publications span leading journals such as Management Science, Journal of Management Information Systems, and Review of Economics and Statistics. Collaborations include field experiments on tax policy and studies on multichannel retail dynamics. Zentner’s research often bridges theoretical economic analysis with empirical policy evaluation, addressing pressing issues in digital economies and fiscal systems.