Antoine Zerbini

Antoine Zerbini is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Economic History, Autonomous University of Barcelona. He is affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics and the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB). Previously, he was a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he focused on informational political economy and modern authoritarian strategies. His work bridges formal theory with empirical analysis, examining how technology and political dynamics influence regime stability and accountability.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Research Interests: Zerbini’s primary research agenda explores top-down accountability mechanisms in non-democratic regimes, analyzing how authoritarian leaders manipulate information flows, entertainment, and violence through technological advancements. A secondary agenda evaluates institutional frameworks like lobbying transparency and media landscapes to enhance vertical accountability. His work integrates formal models with real-world applications, emphasizing the intersection of political economy and information control.

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees or grants are listed, his academic trajectory includes contributions to course materials such as GV225: Public Choice and Politics and EC260: The Political Economy of Public Policy. Collaborations with Dr. Stéphane Wolton and Professor Torun Dewan highlight his engagement with LSE’s academic community during his doctoral studies.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics and the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB), Zerbini contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on political economy and formal theory.