Dr. Morrison is an economist with expertise in financial analysis, causal inference, and policy evaluation.
Philadelphia
Dr. Morrison has conducted deep research in applied empirical economics. In one paper, he investigates the impact of market concentration on the division of surplus between the borrower and lender in small business loan markets by utilizing a newly developed two-dimensional bunching estimator. In another paper, he uses an event-study design to analyze the impact of corporate congressional campaign contributions on the value of the contributing firm.
Dr. Morrison earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Princeton University. Dr. Morrison also served as a teaching assistant in each of the Department of Economics, the Bendheim Center for Finance and the School of Public and International Affairs.
Marking 135 Years of the Sherman Antitrust Act
Today, Secretariat marks the 135th anniversary of the Sherman Antitrust Act, enacted by the 51st U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Benjamin Harrison on July 2, 1890. The Act was the first comprehensive federal legislation to promote competition, criminalize monopolistic behavior, and empower courts to uphold economic efficiency as a public good.
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Highlights and Takeaways from CBV CONNECT 2025
At the CBV CONNECT 2025 Conference in Toronto, we had the privilege of presenting multiple panels, engaging with fellow business valuation professionals, and exploring the latest developments shaping the future of the industry. We’ve compiled key takeaways from our time at CONNECT 2025 below, highlighting critical insights from our speaking engagements and the emerging trends we’re watching in the world of business valuation.