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We are thrilled to share our website and rebrand has been recognized by the Web Excellence Awards as a winner in the Consulting and Professional Services categories for dedication and innovation in digital creativity. This season’s Web Excellence Awards received over 950 entries from 27 countries. Learn about the honors here:

NERA is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Arbitration Academy, taking place 17 June–4 July in Paris. The academy aims to address the increasing demand for specialized teaching in international arbitration by providing advanced sessions on international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration.

NERA is a proud sponsor of The Women in Economics Initiative, which recently conducted an interview with Sofia Birattari about her experience working in economic consulting and at NERA. Ms. Birattari started at NERA as an intern and has progressed to a Consultant. Read more:

In a recent white paper, Lorenz Wieshammer, CFA discusses the impact of current energy policy and regulatory decisions on regulatory risk. Mr. Wieshammer focuses on the regulation of energy networks, where he addresses the valuation of the regulatory asset base and the regulatory cost of capital. He also explores examples from electricity market design, such as revenue skim-off for inframarginal producers and the potential split of bidding zones. Learn more:

In the July issue of Wiley Journal Climate and Energy, Jeff Makholm and Laura Olive explore the complexities of the energy market between the United States and Canada, focusing on the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. Learn more:

A team led by Bruno Soria and Marta Moro was retained by Amazon to evaluate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of two fulfilment centers in the Spanish municipality of Illescas and the La Sagra region. Dr. Soria presented his findings at an Amazon fulfilment center. We found that Amazon’s investments have boosted economic development and led to a 66% reduction in the unemployment rate in Illescas and a 35% decrease in the region of La Sagra. Amazon’s arrival has particularly contributed to reducing the unemployment rate among young people in Illescas, almost halving it for those under 30 years old. We also found the economic and social benefits were achieved without generating any negative impact on the environment.

Chaired by David Blackburn, NERA and Peter Carney, White & Case LLP, GCR Live: Antitrust in Pharmaceuticals conference returns to discuss recent developments and ongoing challenges facing the pharmaceuticals industry in the US (https://lnkd.in/em3mQKJu). Engage with expert speakers and network with your peers from private practice, government agencies and pharmaceutical companies. Thank you to our sponsors: Platinum sponsor: NERA Venue partner and drinks reception host: White & Case LLP Gold sponsors: A&O Shearman, Docket Navigator Silver sponsor: Fasken Supporting organisation: Lexology #GCRLive #Antitrust #Pharmaceuticals

The 2024 rankings from Vault have been released, and NERA has been ranked among the top economic consulting firms across all regions. Receiving this honor consistently is a testament to the hard work of our employees. Interested in working at NERA? See our available job openings:

On 2 July, NERA and DIS40 will co-host an expert witness cross-examination workshop in our Berlin office. The workshop will provide an opportunity for individuals to practice presenting cases before experienced arbitrators and engaging in cross-examination with experts. NERA economists including Niko Czaplicki, Dominik Huebler, Leonie Janisch, and Philip vom Baur helped set up the mock case materials and will defend their economic analyses under cross-examination.

On 17 June, Emilie Feyler will speak during the “Impact of Generative AI on Firms’ Business Models and Competitive Dynamics” panel at the 2024 Florence Digitalisation Summer Conference: The Disruptive Market Effect of Generative AI. The discussion will address the impact of generative AI on business models and competitive dynamics in digital and non-digital markets. Learn more: