Dr. Mitchell is an expert in applied microeconomic and statistical analysis. He has provided consulting services for matters involving allegations of restraint of trade, including monopolization, vertical restraints, tying, exclusive dealing, international and domestic collusion, and predatory pricing; regulatory review of mergers and joint ventures; allegations of patent infringement along with calculation of lost profits and reasonable royalties; valuation of non-traded goods and services, as well as intangible assets; and allegations of securities fraud and breach of contract. His investigations have covered a variety of industries and markets, including computers and related technology, petroleum refining and marketing, chemicals, consumer products distribution, professional sports, entertainment, journalism, biotechnology and medicine.
Dr. Mitchell holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California at Davis. He has a research background in applied microeconomics, environmental and natural resource economics, econometrics, industrial organization, and finance. Specific research topics include energy and technological development, resource valuation, and markets for tradable pollution allowances. He has also taught Economics as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. |