Antitrust and Industrial Organization Expert Matthew Backus Affiliates with Compass Lexecon

Core Insights - FTI Consulting, Inc. announced the affiliation of Dr. Matthew Backus with its Compass Lexecon subsidiary, enhancing its expertise in economic analysis [1][4] Company Overview - FTI Consulting is a leading global expert firm specializing in crisis and transformation, with over 8,300 employees across 34 countries and territories as of December 31, 2024 [5] - The company generated revenues of $3.69 billion during the fiscal year 2024 [5] Expertise and Contributions - Dr. Backus is an expert in antitrust, microeconomics, and industrial organization, with a focus on antitrust, auctions, bargaining, communication, and productivity [2] - His academic work has been published in prestigious journals such as Econometrica, The Quarterly Journal of Economics, and The Journal of Political Economy [3] - Dr. Backus is affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Centre for Economic and Policy Research, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation [4] Strategic Importance - The addition of Dr. Backus to Compass Lexecon is expected to enhance the firm's ability to provide rigorous economic analysis to clients navigating increasingly complex markets [5]