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SPACs – A Primer from Global Economics Group and Some Potential Economic Examinations of SPACs and Investment Returns
Global Econ Principals Peter Hickey and Scott Walster, Senior Associate Matt Kennedy, and Matt Cain, Senior Fellow from the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, wrote a white paper on special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), offering background on SPACs and...
2021 Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy
Global Economics Group is delighted to share our new research on the diversity of the asset management firms used by the nation’s largest foundations. In our 2020 Diversity of Asset Managers in Philanthropy we examined the portion of foundation endowments that is...
Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): How to Measure Workforce Diversity and Establish DEI Goals
Please join Global Economics Group expert Candice Rosevear on June 22nd for the webinar, “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): How to Measure Workforce Diversity and Establish DEI Goals.” The event is eligible for CLE credit. Registration details are included in...
Speaking Engagement: Pocket MBA 2020 – Finance for Lawyers and Other Professionals
Global Econ expert Scott Walster joined the Pocket MBA 2-day webinar hosted by the Practicing Law Institute to discuss the use of economic models and concepts in litigation. Mr. Walster presented on: Common concepts in economics used in litigationHow economics can be...
Diversity of Asset Managers In Philanthropy
Global Econ expert Candice Rosevear, in a study commissioned by The Knight Foundation, analyzed the diversity of the asset managers used by the nation’s top charitable foundations. The landmark study revealed that an estimated $8.62 billion in foundation assets,...
Speaking Engagement: Chicago Bar Association Securities Law Committee Loss Causation in a Bear Market – The Economists’ Perspective
Global Econ experts Candice Rosevear and Scott Walster discussed the potential implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on establishing Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 securities law violations. This webcast hosted by the Chicago Bar Association addressed how recent market...
The Antitrust Analysis of Rules and Standards for Software Platforms
Software platforms anchor vast global communities of users, application developers, device manufacturers, content providers, advertisers, and others. They drive innovation by enabling entrepreneurs, often anywhere in the world, to develop applications and to reach all...
Uber And Lyft In California: How To Use Employment Law To Wreck An Industry
Richard Epstein has a guest contribution in Forbes on how recent judicial decisions regarding employment laws are destroying an industry. “The greatest advances in local transportation are driven by innovation companies like Uber and Lyft. Their new platform...
The Digital Revolution; Bitcoin and The Future of Digital Assets
Global Econ expert Candice Rosevear, in a study commissioned by blockchain.com, analyzed the investment qualities of crypto currencies. In the published white paper, bitcoin is evaluated through the lens of Modern Portfolio Theory (“MPT”). >Read More ...
The Power of Parks; An Assessment of Chicago Parks’ Economic Impact
Parks are key resources in cities—a source of pride for city citizens, an attraction for visitors and an enhancement to the quality of life for residents. While the benefits of parks are mostly intuitive for residents and visitors alike, is there a quantitative way to...
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