William Kerr is an expert in the economics of intellectual property and competitiveness. He has produced several books and articles on these subjects, including a leading treatise on the economics of intellectual property damages (with co-author Dick Troxel), now in its sixth edition.

In more than 30 years as a professional economist, Dr. Kerr has taught economics and statistics and advised government and private clients on issues ranging from tax policy to economic development and on mergers and acquisition matters, as well as the development of international trade and licensing programs. He has testified as an expert in litigation related to intellectual property, antitrust issues, commercial disputes, international trade, and employment and discrimination matters.  

Education

• The Graduate Faculty of The New School
  Ph.D., Economics, 1979

• The Graduate Faculty of The New School
  M.S., Economics, 1975

• The New School for Social Research
  B.S., Social Sciences, 1974

Employment History

• William O. Kerr & Company
  President
  2005 - 2011
• LECG, LLC
  Director
  2005 - 2010
• Navigant Consulting, Inc.
  Director
  1999 - 2005
• PENTA Advisory Services, LLC
  Director
  1998 - 1999
• C.W. Amos & Company
  Director
  1997 - 1998
• Capital Economics
  Principal
  1985 - 1997
• President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control
  Senior Managing Consultant
  1983 
• Arthur Young & Company
  Director
  1979 - 1985
• CONEG Policy Research Center
  Principal
  1978 - 1979
• Department of Economics, C.W. Post College/Long Island University
  Instructor
  1975 - 1978