Dr. Sherrard has expertise in labor economics, applied econometrics, policy evaluation, and the economics of crime.
Ryan Sherrard has expertise in labor economics, applied econometrics, policy evaluation, and the economics of crime.
Much of Dr. Sherrard’s research has focused on using applied econometrics to analyze the relationships between the criminal justice system, public policy, and the labor market. In one paper, currently under revision at the Journal of Public Economics, Dr. Sherrard evaluated the impact of “Ban the Box” policies on criminal recidivism rates. He used a staggered-adoption difference-in-difference framework to evaluate the effect of restricting employer access to applicants’ criminal history on recidivism for ex-offenders by race.
His work contributed to our understanding of the labor market for persons with a record. In other work, Dr. Sherrard examined the determinants of sentencing behavior in local criminal justice officials. Specifically, he has written papers estimating the sentencing impact of electoral pressure and local television news coverage on prosecutors and judges. He has also served as a referee for Labour Economics.
Before joining Secretariat, Dr. Sherrard was an economist at Intensity. He has also worked as a consulting expert for an economics consulting firm, focusing on cases dealing with environmental damages, cost-benefit analyses, and urban and labor economics.
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.
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.
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.