Mark specializes in constructing complex financial models to analyze prices, business practices, economic incentives, public policies, and market values. Much of Mark's work involves markets for conventional and renewable energy, and allowances for, or offsets of, greenhouse gas emissions. This work usually is done in the context of market transactions, strategic planning, regulation, or litigation. In addition to energy and carbon markets, Mark has done substantial work involving financial markets, securities litigation, and wireless telecommunications.

Mark has over ten years of experience as an economic consultant with international firms in the Boston area. Most recently, he was a director in the North American advisory practice of Point Carbon. Mark is experienced and highly skilled at managing quantitative analysis and expert testimony for business and litigation. He also has submitted expert testimony in state and federal court and has testified on policy matters.

Mark holds a Ph.D. in Economics in the fields of public finance and monetary economics from Boston College, where he also researched banking and public policy issues, and taught economics courses. He also holds a BA in Economics from Fairfield University, magna cum laude, with a minor in Politics.


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Recent papers and presentations:

"Waxman-Markey Math: What are the numbers and what might they mean?"
(May 2009)

"A Serious Flaw in the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft"
with Peter Cramton and Steven Stoft (April 2009)

"Allocation of allowances would likely make cutting GHG emissions more costly"
with Jurgen Weiss (April 2009)

"What to Expect and Not to Expect from Carbon Risk Disclosure"
with Jurgen Weiss (April 2009)