Contents: In this issue of The Expert Witness, we present two articles: From the Desk of Christopher Bruce: Farewell Christopher Bruce publishes his final Expert Witness newsletter. In this article, Chris writes about his achievements and the founding of Economica. Selecting the Productivity Factor In this article, the economists discuss the real rate of growth earnings, […]
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From the Desk of Christopher Bruce: Farewell
In three judgments issued on January 19, 1978 –Teno v. Arnold, Thornton v. School District No. 57, and Andrews v. Grand and Toy – the Supreme Court of Canada set the stage for a change in the role of experts in personal injury cases. The Court’s clear preference for statistical evidence and expert opinion in […]
Read More...A Word from the Consultants of Economica
We would like to say thank you to Dr. Christopher Bruce. You have been a great mentor for us throughout our careers with Economica. You have provided direction, leadership, advice, and have groomed us to be one of the leading firms in the industry. Your knowledge, guidance, and support throughout the years have been a […]
Read More...Selecting the Productivity Factor
One of the most important determinants of the plaintiff’s future earnings is the rate at which those earnings will grow. There are two broad determinants of this rate. First, each individual benefits from increases that arise from gains in experience, promotions, and job changes. Second, as the economy grows, the earnings of all individuals rise […]
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