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Pedro M. Gardete

Pedro M. Gardete
Assistant Professor, Marketing
PedroM.Gardete
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Academic Area: 
Marketing

Research Statement

Professor Gardete specializes in marketing strategies in contexts of high uncertainty. In his current work he studies the DRAM manufacturing industry and analyzes the use and value of market research information to aid in decision-making on significant industry investments. His research also spans the areas of truth-in-advertising, where he investigates favorable market conditions for advertising credibility to take place. A third stream of his research addresses the realm of online consumer ratings, and estimates their impact on other consumers’ opinions.

Bio

Pedro Gardete joined the Stanford Graduate School of Business as an Assistant Professor in 2011. He received a PhD in Business Administration,Marketing,from the University of California, Berkeley, and his master’s degree in Economics at the Catholic University of Portugal. Prior to his graduate studies he engaged in consulting activities for firms in the healthcare and energy sectors.

Professor Gardete teaches the core Marketing Management class in the MBA program. He previously taught courses in Microeconomics, Statistics and Decision-Making and Optimization.

Courses Taught

Degree Courses

2013-14

MKTG 240: Marketing Management

The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the substantive and procedural aspects of marketing management and to sharpen skills for critical analytical thinking and effective communication. Specifically, the goals are to introduce...

2012-13

MKTG 240: Marketing Management

The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the substantive and procedural aspects of marketing management and to sharpen skills for critical analytical thinking and effective communication. Specifically, the goals are to introduce...

2011-12

MKTG 240: Marketing Management

The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the substantive and procedural aspects of marketing management and to sharpen skills for critical analytical thinking and effective communication. Specifically, the goals are to introduce...