Economics / Media / Technology
PhD Economics
Studying markets, technology and the economics of media through data, theory and real-world behavior.
Perspective
Gabriel Pablo Axarlian is an economist whose academic work sits at the intersection of markets, technological change and the media industries.
He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with fields of interest in Media Economics and Applied Microeconomics.
His path to economics began with the study of film at the University of Southern California. That combination of economic analysis and an understanding of media ultimately became the foundation of his research into consumer behavior, technological change and entertainment markets.
Research
02PhD Dissertation
Exploring the Effects of Technological Change on Consumers and Firm Revenues in Home Entertainment Markets for Film
Research examining how changes in the technology used to distribute and consume filmed entertainment alter purchasing behavior and industry revenues.
Read Dissertation →Peer-Reviewed Publication
The Introduction of Infinite Durability to an Information Good and the Decision to Buy or Rent: Evidence from the Film Industry
Journal of Media Economics
Vol. 30, No. 3 · pp. 121–142
View Publication →Areas of Inquiry
The behavior of consumers, firms and markets across entertainment and information industries.
Using economic theory and empirical evidence to understand real-world decisions and markets.
How innovation changes products, distribution, consumer choice and firm strategy.
Film and media markets viewed simultaneously as cultural institutions and economic systems.
Teaching
03Gabriel taught economics at California State University, Northridge for five academic years following earlier teaching experience at UC Santa Cruz.
His approach emphasizes clarity, organization and the connection between economic theory and the decisions people and businesses make in the real world.
His teaching experience spans introductory, intermediate and upper-division economics, including courses for economics and business students.
Recorded university lectures accompanied by the original presentation materials used in class.
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Media Economics · Applied MicroeconomicsUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Years supported by the UCSC Chancellor's Fellowship with full tuition and annual stipend.
Recipient of the Teaching Assistance Excellence Award at UC Santa Cruz.
Economics On Camera
Gabriel also brings his economics background to professional on-camera work for finance, fintech, business and technology brands.
Academic Record
Education, research, publication and teaching experience.