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Congrats to David Bradford on his new role as Editor-in-Chief for Health Economics!

In today’s dynamic work environment, traditional employment models are evolving. Our latest insights at Vega Economics delve into alternative employment arrangements—such as gig work, freelancing, and remote positions—and their impact on both businesses and workers. Read more about it on our website! https://lnkd.in/gMD2VRqr

Vega Economics was recently retained by the NY State Attorney General to support Dr. James Wilcox of UC Berkeley in a high-profile case related to consumer debt judgment in the state of New York. Read more at our website about how Vega Economics and Prof. Dr. Wilcox assisted in this case! https://lnkd.in/gJqXanNi

Happy Fourth of July from Vega Economics! May your day be filled with joy, safety, and celebration as we honor the freedom and independence of our nation. Enjoy the fireworks and festivities!

The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule revising the criteria for determining employee or independent contractor status under the FLSA that became effective March 11, 2024. Check out the full article for detailed insights and implications of this significant change! https://lnkd.in/gQ7py4WP

We are excited to feature expert Gary Strumeyer, a distinguished authority in capital markets. With experience as the former CEO & President of Bank of New York's Broker Dealer, the authorship of three books on capital markets, and his role as a Professor of Finance and Economics, Mr. Strumeyer offers unparalleled expertise. His significant testimony experience and unique approach to capital markets expert witness services make him an invaluable asset. Check our our website for more information about retaining Mr. Strumeyer! https://lnkd.in/g2GACD2k

Vega Economics is a proud sponsor of the 2024 ASHEcon Conference in San Diego! The conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego from June 16-19, 2024. Let us know if you are attending, we look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/gQ8d5VKt

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Daniel Spulber, along with co-author Alden F. Abbott, has published "Antitrust Merger Policy Innovation Competition" in the Journal of Business & Technology Law. In this groundbreaking work, Spulber and Abbott examine the implications of innovation competition for antitrust merger policy and caution against the premature blocking of mergers due to presumed harm to innovation. They advocate for the application of advanced economic analysis to better assess whether mergers foster innovative efficiencies or cause harm, highlighting that both horizontal and vertical mergers, as well as acquisitions of new entrants, can drive innovation by boosting investment and entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/gZtNv4t4

Are you attending the ABA 2024 Antitrust in Healthcare conference on June 4-5? Let us know, we look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/dsPu5xxg

Our featured expert Prof. Jim Wilcox is a Professor at UC Berkeley and is an expert in Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rates, banking, credit unions, and many others areas. Vega Economics recently supported Prof. Wilcox in a case related to consumer debt judgments in the State of New York. Click to learn more about Prof. Wilcox’s background and retaining him as an expert! https://lnkd.in/gQ_fvUPn