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Happy Holidays from all of us at Vega Economics! Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and prosperity. 

We are excited to share that expert Dr. Louis Rossiter has been recently elected Chair of the Virginia Health Benefits Exchange Advisory Committee! Governor Youngkin appointed Dr. Rossiter to the committee in 2022 to help advise the state in establishing its own state-based health exchange. Congratulations to Dr. Rossiter on this recognition, and we look forward to seeing his leadership in action! https://lnkd.in/giPj9539

Vega Economics recently supported experienced economist Dr. Jon Riddle in an exciting class action case alleging a major retailer falsely marketed its beef products as “No Antibiotics, Ever,” resulting in consumers paying a premium for products that did not meet advertised standards. Dr. Riddle was retained to propose a methodology to measure the damages of these alleged misrepresentations to the class. Visit our website for more information! https://lnkd.in/g2M7NVNk

How should antitrust market definition address innovation? In his latest article for Concurrences, Professor Daniel Spulber from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management explores how innovation competition requires adjusting the definition of an antitrust market. In this article, He argues that the definition should address innovation and technological change. Check out our website for more information! https://lnkd.in/gYaR4jyv

Happy Thanksgiving from the Vega Economics team! We are grateful for the trust and collaboration of our clients, colleagues, and experts. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and abundant holiday filled with gratitude and connection!

Vega Economics is excited to feature Anthony Saunders, a distinguished professor and researcher at the Stern School of Business at NYU. He has extensive experience in financial institutions and markets. The Vega Economics team is currently supporting Prof. Saunders in a high-profile case regarding the the ratings of corporate bonds. https://lnkd.in/gwBZiCaQ

Is Remote Work on the Way Out? Not So Fast. Amazon recently announced a return-to-office mandate, requiring employees to work on-site five days a week starting in 2025. This shift has fueled debates about the future of remote work. Yet, while some companies may be rethinking remote policies, broader trends tell a different story. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, telework remains strong. Read the full article to explore where the workforce is headed! https://lnkd.in/gsshyb9A

Happy Halloween from Vega Economics! According to the National Retail Federation's annual Halloween consumer survey by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total Halloween spending in 2024 is expected to reach $11.6 billion. We hope your Halloween is filled with treats and a little bit of economic intrigue! https://lnkd.in/gnsDSV7b

Congratulations to the 2024 Nobel Prize winners in Economic Sciences! Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Simon Johnson (MIT), and James A. Robinson (University of Chicago) have been awarded the prize for their studies of prosperity gaps between countries. Visit our website to learn more about their impactful work. https://lnkd.in/gvJqXTMM

Our featured expert Jeffrey Prince is a Professor at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He specializes in industrial organization and applied econometrics, focusing on technology markets and telecommunications. He has provided expert testimony in intellectual property, antitrust, and damages cases. Our team is currently supporting his work on a copyright case in the music streaming industry. Visit our website for more information about retaining Prof. Prince as an expert! https://lnkd.in/g5_ZCxRg