Ricardo Alonso

Ricardo Alonso serves as Associate Professor of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science since 2014. His academic journey includes prior appointment as Assistant Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California following completion of his PhD at Kellogg School of Management in 2007.

His educational background features an MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Universidad Politecnica Madrid, preceding his transition from industry to academia. Professional experience includes significant management roles at Telefonica across Europe and the United States, where he participated in launching greenfield operators in Central America and e-commerce platforms.

Professor Alonso specializes in the economics of organizations with particular focus on information structures and incentive mechanisms within corporate environments. His research bridges theoretical economics with practical organizational challenges, examining how information flows and incentive systems shape corporate decision-making processes. Key contributions appear in top-tier journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economic Studies, and RAND Journal of Economics.

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on organizational design challenges, evolving from foundational work on recruitment (2015) and expert persuasion (2017) to contemporary data analytics organization (2021). The research trajectory reveals increasing attention to digital transformation challenges while maintaining core methodology in information economics.

While no formal awards are documented in available materials, his work maintains strong recognition through publication in premier economics journals. His industry background provides distinctive perspective on practical implementation of theoretical frameworks.

Professor Alonso's advising activities and research grants are not explicitly detailed in available sources, though his publication record suggests active mentorship of junior researchers. His industry experience likely informs practical applications of theoretical work within corporate settings.

Current research appears centered on data analytics organization and persuasion dynamics, suggesting continued exploration of information flow challenges in modern corporate environments.