Dr. Fitzgerald is an economist with expertise in labor economics, econometrics, and data analysis.
Matthew Fitzgerald is an economist with expertise in labor economics, econometrics, and data analysis. Dr. Fitzgerald’s research focuses on using applied econometric methods to evaluate the impact of government programs and policies. His work explores the impact of removing unemployment insurance benefits on personal bankruptcy filings, how access to health insurance affects household composition, and the potential bias that results from using two-way fixed effects regressions to estimate treatment effects.
Before joining Secretariat, Dr. Fitzgerald worked as a research assistant and a teaching assistant at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also interned with the USDA Economic Research Service and was the Senior Research Assistant for the Center for Sustainable Suburban Development at the University of California, Riverside.
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.
Taking The Right Approach in Asset Searching and Recovery in 2025
The tension among regulators between the push for increased transparency and the need to protect individual privacy is always apparent in asset searching exercises. This tension is a global phenomenon, central to the ongoing debate surrounding registering beneficial ownership information.
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.