Forensic Sciences: Forensic (or Litigation) Economics

The American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts is represented by a diverse group of professionals and academicians that are interested in analyzing economic damages in litigation settings.

This database contains a list of legal cases or decisions that are apt to be of particular interest to forensic economists and the attorneys who retain them. At least one issue in each case pertains, at least loosely, to some aspect of forensic economics.

Forensic economics is the scientific discipline that applies economic theories and methods to the issue of pecuniary damages as specified by case law and legislative codes. Topics within forensic economics include (1) the analysis of claims involving persons, workers, firms, or markets for evidence concerning damage liability; (2) the calculation of damages in personal and commercial litigation; and, (3) the development and use of generally accepted forensic economic methodologies and principles." NAFE publishes the Journal of Forensic Economics and it "sponsors programs at regional and national economic conferences including the Allied Social Science Associations, the Eastern Economic Association, the Missouri Valley Economic Association, the Southern Economic Association, and the Western Economic Association. NAFE also has its own Winter and International meetings.