Position
Associated Professor of EconomicsEscuela de Negocios
Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
rodrigo Harrison
Ph.D. in Economics
Escuela de Negocios
Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
rodrigo.harrison@uai.cl rodrigo.harrison@gmail.com
Intro
welcome to my personal website.
I am an Associate Professor of Economics at the Business School UAI, Chile, specializing in corporate strategy, market design, and industrial organization. My research, rooted in game theory, explores how firms navigate competitive environments, optimize decision-making, and respond to regulatory changes. I also actively engage in interdisciplinary research to address strategic challenges in areas such as "Law and Competition Policy," "Organ Transplantation," "Corporate Strategy," and "Water Rights and Market Design," among others. These work aim to drive significant institutional reforms in Chile, demonstrating our commitment to research with real-world impact.
I have extensive experience as a board member and consultant in corporate strategy, antitrust, regulation, and market design, advising both private companies and public institutions. I have also served as an expert witness before Chile’s Antitrust Court and participated in key regulatory and arbitration processes. My expertise lies in helping organizations develop and implement strategic solutions that enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term success in dynamic markets.
Research
strategy + game theory
& applications
& applications
Published Papers
2024
- “The Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALY): Heterogeneous effects and post-pandemic recovery”
R. Atal,P. Bedregal,J. A. Carrasco ,F. González and C. Vizcaya, Plos One March 28, 2024.
2023
- “Can auctions increase competition in the pension funds market? Merits and shortcomings of the Chilean experience”
with M. Parada and M.J. Villena, Journal of Policy Modeling. Volume 45 n°5, Sept. 2023.
- “Costly Multi-Unit Search”
with J.A. Carrasco. European European Review. Volume 154, May 2023.
2022
- “Strategic reciprocity and preference formation”
with A. Carrasco and M. G. Villena, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. Volume 203, November 2022, Pages 368-381
2021
- “Global Games with Strategic Substitutes. ”
with P. Jara-Moroni. International Economic Review. Volume 62, Issue 1 February 2021, Pages 141-173.
2020
- “A Game Theoretic analysis of Voluntary Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide”
with F. Silva. Economic Inquiry. Volume 58, Issue 2, April 2020, Pages 745-763. - “A game-theoretic model of reciprocity and trust that incorporates personality traits”
with N. Abarca, R. Guzmán, and M. G. Villena. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economic. Volume 84, January 2020.
2019
- “A Discrete Model of Market Interaction in the Presence of Social Networks and Price Discrimination”
with G. Hernández and R. Muñoz. Mathematical Social Sciences. Volume 102, November 2019, Pages 48-58. - “Tipping Points and Business-as-Usual in a Global Carbon Commons”
with R. Lagunoff. Journal of Economics Behavior and Organization. Volume 163, July 2019, Pages 386-408.
2018
- “Interdependent preferences and endogenous reciprocity”
with J. Carrasco and M.G. Villena. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics. Volume 76, October 2018, Pages 68-75. - “Sharing One, Keeping One Policy for Kidney Allocation Increases Inequity in Kidney Transplantation”
with J. Dominguez and M.F. Benvides. Transplantation. Volume 76, July 2018, Vol. 102 S-1 Supplement 7.
2017
- “Dynamic Mechanism Design for a Global Commons”
with R. Lagunoff. International Economic Review. Volume 58, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 751-782.
2015
- “A Dominance Solvable Global Game with Strategic Substitutes”
with P. Jara-Moroni. Journal of Mathematical Economics. Volume 57, March 2015, Pages 1-11.
2014
- “Network Structure in a Link Formation Game: An Experimental Study”
with A. Elbittar and R. Muñoz. Economic Inquiry, Volume 52, Issue 4, October 2014, Pages 1341-1363.
2013
- “Cost-effectiveness of Policies Aimed at Increasing Organ Donation, the Case of Chile”
with R. Atal, L. Larraín and J. Dominguez. Transplantation Proceedings, Vol. 45, Issue 10, 2013, Pages 3711-3715. - “A New Kidney Allocation Policy in Chile. Computer Based Simulation”
with R. Atal, Francisco Muñoz and J. Dominguez. Transplantation Proceedings, Vol. 45, Issue 4, May 2013, Pages 1313-1315. - “Institutional Design for Concessions”
with R. Muñoz and J. M. Sánchez. The Network Industries Quarterly, Vol 15, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 3-5.
2011
- “Effectiveness of Different Kidney Exchange Mechanisms on Improving Living Donor Transplantation”
with D. Contreras and J. Dominguez. Transplantation Proceedings, Vol. 43, Issue 6, July/August 2011, Pages 2283-2287. - “Cost-Benefit Estimation of Cadaveric Kidney Transplantation, the Case of a Developing Country”
with R. Atal and J. Dominguez. Transplantation Proceedings, Vol. 43, Issue 6, July/August 2011, Pages 2300-2304.
2008
- “Stability and Equilibrium Selection in a Link Formation Game”
with R. Muñoz. Economic Theory, Vol. 37, 2008, Pages 335-345. - “Economic Impact of the Open Skies Agreement Policy in Chile”
(in Spanish), with M.J. Villena and M.G. Villena. Revista de Análisis Económico, Vol. 23, 2008.
2006
- “Social Connections and Access Charges in Networks”
with G. Hernandez y R. Muñoz (2006). Lectures Notes in Computer Sciences Vol. 3993, 2006, Pages 1091-1097.
Chapters in Books
- “Evaluación del Sistema de trasplante en Chile: Propuestas de Intervención”
(2017). Case 7 in I. Irarrázaval, E. Piña y M. Letelier, editors. Quehacer Académico y Políticas Públicas. Evaluación 10 años del Concurso de Políticas Públicas. Centro UC de Políticas Pública; p. 64-65. - “Learning (and Evolution) of Social Norms”
with M.G. Villena (2012) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Seel, Norbert M. (Ed.) (2012). Springer Verlag. - “Política de Competencia en Procesos de Licitación de Bienes y Recursos”
with R. Muñoz, (2011). Chapter in Libro Bicentenario de la Libre Competencia. Edited by TDLC. - “Evaluación del Sistema de Trasplantes en Chile, Propuestas de Intervención”
with R. Atal, J. Dominguez, D. Contreras y L. Larraín. (2010). Chapter 1 in Camino al Bicentenario: propuestas para Chile. V Concurso de Políticas Públicas, P.U.C. - “Políticas de Asignación de Espectro en Chile: Diagnóstico Actual y Posibilidades Futuras”
with R. Muñoz, (2009). Chapter in Regulación y Convergencia en Telecomunicaciones. Edited by Chilean National Regulator in Telecommunications, SUBTEL.
Research
micro theory +
game theory & applications
game theory & applications
Working papers
- “Efficient Equilibrium Selection Entry (Global) Games”
with P. Jara-Moroni., (submitted) 2024. - “A Characterization of Common Value Auctions with Resale”
with B. Quiroga and R. Muñoz, (work in Progress). - “Rivalry on one side of a platform and its welfare implications”
with R. Muñoz and R. Yañez, (new version soon). - “The Impact of Vertical Integration and Concentration in Pharmaceutical Competition”
with R. Peña and M.J. Villena, (new version soon). - “Carbon Consumption, the Carbon-Based Ecosystem, and Output”
with C. Figueroa, M. Miranda and R. Lagunoff, revised 2023.
BIO + CV
Current Position
Associate Professor of Economics
Escuela de Negocios
Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
Past Positions
Associate Professor, Instituto de Economía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. (2016-2019)
Assistant Professor, Instituto de Economía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. (2009-2016)
Adjunct Assistant Pofessor, Instituto de Economía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. (2004-2009)
Assistant Professor, Departamento de Industrias, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María. (2003-2004)
Lecturer, Departamento de Industrias, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María. (1995-1998)
Research Interest
Corporate and Pricing Strategy.
Game Theory: Global Games, Network, Mechanism Design.
Applied Game Theory and Market Design: Telecommunication, Competition Policy and Organ Donation and Transplantation.
Education
Ph. D. in Economics, with distinction. Georgetown University (2003).
M.A. in Economics. Ilades-Georgetown University (2000).
M.Sc. in Engineering. Universidad Santa María (1995).
Industrial Engineer. Universidad Santa María (1993).
B Sc. in Physics, Universidad Santa María (1991).
Teaching
Courses i have taught
Strategy & Managerial Economics (MBA level), invited professor of the Business School, Catholic University of Chile.
Economics of Platforms (executive education)
Economics of Insolvency (executive education)
Mechanism Design (PhD & Master level)
Game Theory (PhD level & Master level).
Introduction to Game Theory and Economic Applications (undergraduate level).
Industrial Organization (undergraduate level).
Game Theory and Competition Policy (Master level), invited professor of Law School, Catholic University of Chile.
Material
TBP
Consulting
What I do
In terms of my professional activities I have extensive experience as a board member and consultant in corporate strategy, antitrust, regulation, and market design, advising both private companies and public institutions. I have also served as an expert witness before Chile’s Antitrust Court and participated in key regulatory and arbitration processes. My expertise lies in helping organizations develop and implement strategic solutions that enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term success in dynamic markets.