Dr. Robert Zeithammer

Professor

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Biography

Robert Zeithammer is an expert in pricing and quantitative assessment of consumer preferences, particularly in participative pricing situations where customer involvement is key. His research utilizes a combination of analytical models and structural estimation techniques to enhance understanding of online auction marketplaces, such as eBay and pricing channels similar to Priceline's name-your-own-price model. He has focused on the interaction of consumer preferences and bidding behavior in auction contexts and has contributed significantly to the methodology of preference measurement through advanced Bayesian statistical techniques. In teaching, he has developed courses that introduce students to cutting-edge market research techniques, ensuring a practical and rigorous learning environment. His academic journey includes teaching at UCLA Anderson and the University of Chicago, building a strong legacy of interdisciplinary inquiry and methods application. Zeithammer has published extensively in leading journals, offering insights into consumer behavior and auction dynamics, and continues to advance the dialogue in marketing and economics through his research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

UCLA Anderson School of Management • Los Angeles, CA

Professor of Marketing with expertise in pricing and consumer preferences.

Instructor

— Present

University of Chicago Graduate School of Business • Chicago, IL

Taught courses in core marketing and strategic market research.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.