How an economic expert deposition should go...

In this economic expert deposition, the defendants are deposing a very seasoned economist in an age discrimination case. Overall the economist, Dr. Ken McCoin does a superb job at the deposition. Dr. McCoin is candid and open in his responses. When there are obvious things in which the economist should 'give in' on he does...

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The depo is a good read for attorneys looking for good questions on economic damages calculations involving back and front pay. There are also good discussions on interest rates and other assumptions used in front pay and back pay calculations.

Side note: The defense attorney and the economist have a past professional history; they have worked together. Makes the reading very interesting.

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Against logic there is no armor like ignorance. - Laurence J. Peter