Patrick A. Gaughan

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About Patrick A. Gaughan
Dr. Patrick Gaughan holds a Ph.D. in economics and is a retired tenured, graduate level, full professor of economics and finance at the College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Dr. Gaughan is currently a professor of economics and finance at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, China. He is also president of Economatrix Research Associates, Inc. which is an economic and financial consulting firm with offices in New York City, Newark, and Miami. The firm specializes in the application of economics and finance to litigated matters. Through his firm, Dr. Gaughan is often called upon to serve as an economic expert to measure damages in various litigated matters. For more on Economatrix Research Associates, Inc. visit www.econmatrix.com.
Dr. Gaughan is a leading authority in the field of valuation and measurement of damages in commercial litigation. In addition, Dr. Gaughan has done extensive analysis of the economics of punitive damages. He is a former vice-president and member of the board of directors of the National Association of Forensic Economists.
Dr. Gaughan is the author of Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings, 6th Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2015), of which the first edition was awarded Book of the Year in accounting by The Association of American Publishers, Maximizing Corporate Value Through Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Growth Guide, (John Wiley & Sons, 2003), Measuring Business Interruption Losses and Other Commercial Damages, 2nd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, 2009), Recent Developments in Litigation Economics, (Elsevier 2005), Mergers: What Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent It, (John Wiley & Sons, 2005), Measuring Commercial Damages, (John Wiley & Sons, 2000), Economic Expert Testimony: A Guide for Judges and Lawyers, (Lawyers & Judges Publishing Co. Inc., 1998), Litigation Economics, (JAI Press, 1994), Mergers & Acquisitions, (Harper Collins, 1991), and Readings In Mergers and Acquisitions, (Basil Blackwell, 1993). He has published numerous scholarly journal articles in publications such as the International Review of Law and Economics, Journal of Forensic Economics, Journal of Legal Economics, Litigation Economics Review, and The Journal of Accounting and Corporate Finance. Dr. Gaughan is a referee for these peer reviewed journals and is the Co-Editor of Litigation Economics Review. Dr. Gaughan is regularly called upon to speak and chair numerous seminars and conferences throughout the United States.
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Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&As in realistic context amidst changing trends, legislation, and global perspectives. All-inclusive coverage merges expert discussion with extensive graphs, research, and case studies to show how M&As can be used successfully, how each form works, and how they are governed by the laws of major countries. Strategies and motives are carefully analyzed alongside legalities each step of the way, and specific techniques are dissected to provide deep insight into real-world operations. This new seventh edition has been revised to improve clarity and approachability, and features the latest research and data to provide the most accurate assessment of the current M&A landscape. Ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and a test bank to facilitate training and streamline comprehension.
As the global economy slows, merger and acquisition activity is expected to increase. This book provides an M&A primer for business executives and financial managers seeking a deeper understanding of how corporate restructuring can work for their companies.
- Understand the many forms of M&As, and the laws that govern them
- Learn the offensive and defensive techniques used during hostile acquisitions
- Delve into the strategies and motives that inspire M&As
- Access the latest data, research, and case studies on private equity, ethics, corporate governance, and more
From large megadeals to various forms of downsizing, a full range of restructuring practices are currently being used to revitalize and supercharge companies around the world. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings is an essential resource for executives needing to quickly get up to date to plan their own company's next moves.
Measure business interruption losses with confidence
You hope for the best and plan for the worst. It’s your job. But when the unimaginable happens, are you truly prepared for those business interruption losses?
Measuring Business Interruption Losses and Other Commercial Damages is the only book in the field that explains the complicated process of measuring business interruption damages after you’ve been hit by the unexpected, whether the losses are from natural or man-made disasters, or whether the performance of one company adversely affects the performance of another.
- Understand the methodology for how lost profits should be measured
- Deal with the many common types of cases in business interruption lawsuits in commercial litigation
- Take a look at exhibits, tables, and graphs
- Benefit from updated data, case studies, and case law references
Don’t get caught off guard. Get ahead of planning for measuring your interruption losses before disaster strikes.
Examining how M&A fits in corporate growth strategies, Maximizing Corporate Value through Mergers and Acquisitions covers the various strategic reasons for companies entering mergers and acquisitions (M&A), with a look at those that are based on sound strategy, and those that are not.
- Helps companies decide whether M&As should be used for growth and increased corporate value
- Explores why M&A deals often fail to deliver what their proponents have represented they would
- Explains which types of M&A work best and which to avoid
With insider guidance on what boards of directors should be aware of when evaluating proposed deals, Maximizing Corporate Value through Mergers and Acquisitions provides a sound foundation for understanding the risks involved in any mergers and acquisitions deal, before it's too late.
The field of forensic economics is a rapidly changing sub-discipline in economics, perhaps best reflected by the increasingly common inclusion of economists as expert witnesses in courtroom settings. You will learn to process and understand expert evidence from the discipline of economics.
This book provides a detailed examination of the art and science of economics, including expert testimony. You will gain a solid understanding of how economists apply the tools and methodologies of their discipline in these common areas of litigation.
The four areas of litigation covered are: personal injury, wrongful death & survival actions; commercial litigation; valuing closely held businesses; and employment discrimination cases.
Topics covered:
* Analysis of income/payroll taxes and work expenses
* Analysis of lost earnings/financial support
* Analysis of personal consumption and maintenance
* Causality and related issues in commercial damages litigation
* Economic framework for lost profits estimation
* Elements of economic loss in personal injuries
* Factors determining the scope of expert testimony
* Hedonic damages
* Identifying and quantifying employment discrimination
* Loss valuation for a personal injury
* Loss valuation in wrongful death and survival actions
* Necessitated medical and life care costs
As increasingly more companies look to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as a source of new growth and revenue, there is an even greater chance that these M&As will go bad. This insightful guide focuses on one of the most often debated and key issues in mergers and acquisitions-why some deals fail miserably and why others prosper. It provides a complete road map for what potential buyers should look for when picking a target and what characteristics of sellers they should steer clear of, as well as pitfalls to avoid during the M&A process. Real-world examples are provided of high-profile failures-Quaker Oats, United Airlines, Sears, and Mattel-and high-profile successes-General Electric and Cisco.
Patrick A. Gaughan (New York, NY) is President of Economatrix Research Associates and a professor of Economics and Finance at the College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is actively engaged in the practice of business valuations for mergers and acquisitions, as well as other related applications.