This book provides a concise non-mathematical introduction to economic valuation issues involving lost wages, employee stock options, hedonic damages, fringe benefits, household services. The book is well-suited for both new and seasoned attorneys litigating medical malpractice, products liability, or personal injury cases.
In addition to providing a discussion of the underlying methodology, actual values for the economic damages in an injury or wrongful death case can be determined using the numerous tables and resources in this book. There are also discussions on a number of current trends and issues related to the admission of economic expert evidence in state and federal courts.
“A hands on and interactive introduction”
The supporting website, http://www.economicdamagehandbook.com contains numerous on-line calculators and downloadable documents that readers can use to assist them in proving or rebut economic damages in any case.
Dwight Steward, Ph.D. is an economist who has provided economic and statistical consulting on a wide range of issues for the legal, business and government communities. He has extensive experience researching issues concerning lost earnings, lost profits and employment related issues. Dr. Steward has provided expert witness testimony in numerous cases in many different types of cases in state and federal courts. In addition to working as an expert and consultant, he has also held teaching positions in the Department of Economics and College of Business at the University of Texas