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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

We are excited to highlight our featured engagement on the analysis of the retention of customer information by loan officers! Vega Economics supported experts Charles Grice and Lisa Murphy in a case between two mortgage lenders. Both Charles and Lisa have extensive experience in the mortgage origination industry on both the origination process and regulatory landscape. Check out our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ghfBk8cY

Our featured expert Prof. Ted Frech is a leading expert in Industrial Organization and Health Economics. With decades of experience analyzing competition and regulation in healthcare markets, Prof. Frech is frequently sought in complex antitrust cases, making him a key contributor to the development of economic theories in healthcare. Learn more about his expertise and contributions to the field by visiting our website. https://lnkd.in/gYDwg-X9

Yields on U.S. Treasuries are key market signals. Normally, long-term bonds have higher returns, but when short-term bonds do, it’s called an "inverted yield curve," often signaling a recession. This article discusses the Treasury bond yield curve, which inverted in July 2022 and stayed that way until returning to normal just two weeks ago! Check out our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gken-Ah9

When assessing competitive effects of hospital mergers, defining the relevant antitrust market is a crucial first step. For such analysis, economists have a variety of analytical tools at their disposal, such as Diversion Ratio and Elzinga-Hogarty Test. Check out our full article to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g3aDD6Nr

Happy Labor Day 2024! From all of us at Vega Economics, we commend the hard work and dedication that power our industries and communities. We hope you can take time today to recharge and celebrate your achievements!

Discover the latest trends in hospital transactions in our latest article! Our deep dive into CMS data uncovers a slowdown in ownership changes, the power of large for-profit buyers, and the growing penetration of health systems. https://lnkd.in/g9wHcbYK

California's move to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 has spurred a significant shift towards electric vehicles. The resulting decline in gasoline consumption poses a fiscal challenge to balance funding infrastructure and meeting climate goals. Check out our article that discusses the issues that CA faces as more and more gas cars are replaced electric vehicles! https://lnkd.in/gpsnS7BN