CRA Bolsters Antitrust Practice with Digital Economy Expert Steven Tadelis
Event summary
- Charles River Associates (CRA) added Dr. Steven Tadelis as a Senior Consultant to its Antitrust & Competition Economics Practice on March 4, 2026.
- Dr. Tadelis is a Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and has held leadership roles at eBay and Amazon.
- He has provided expert testimony in major US and Canadian litigation cases involving digital markets.
- Tadelis’ research focuses on e-commerce, digital advertising, and algorithmic pricing.
The big picture
CRA’s hire of Dr. Steven Tadelis underscores the growing importance of digital economy expertise in antitrust and competition economics. As regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech intensifies, firms like CRA are positioning themselves to provide specialized insights into complex digital market dynamics. Tadelis’ background in both academia and industry gives CRA a unique edge in high-stakes litigation and regulatory proceedings.
What we're watching
- Antitrust Litigation Demand
- How CRA’s addition of Tadelis will impact its ability to secure high-profile antitrust cases in digital markets.
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- Whether Tadelis’ expertise will position CRA as a key player in FTC hearings on competition and consumer protection.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which CRA can differentiate itself from competitors in the antitrust consulting space.
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