Adrian R. Fleissig, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics
California State University, Fullerton

At a Glance

Joint Ph.D. in Economics and Statistics from NC State
15+ years of forensic economics experience
40+ peer-reviewed publications in leading journals
Former Federal Reserve Bank Advisory Board member
5x Outstanding University Researcher Award recipient

Forensic Economics Focus

Dr. Fleissig brings exceptional statistical expertise to forensic economics, combining rigorous quantitative methods with practical litigation experience. His joint training in economics and statistics enables sophisticated analyses of complex economic damages.

Economic Damages Analysis

Quantifying business losses, lost profits, and economic harm with statistical rigor

Statistical Methodology

Advanced econometric and statistical techniques for complex litigation matters

Financial Economics

Analysis of financial instruments, monetary policy, and banking issues

Economic Forecasting

Projections and trend analysis for damages calculations

Methods & Expertise

Econometric Approaches

Nonparametric and semiparametric methods
Demand systems and consumer preference analysis
Time-series analysis and forecasting
Monetary aggregation and index theory

Research Specialties

Consumer behavior and demand analysis
Financial markets and banking
Monetary economics and policy
Climate and sustainable finance

Academic Background

Current Positions

Full Professor, California State University Fullerton (2003-present)
Economist and Statistician, Kelly Economics, LLC (2024-present)
Research Associate, Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting (1999-present)
Research Associate, Center for Demographic Research
Research Associate, Social Science Research Center

Recognition

Advisory Board, Monetary Services Index, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (2004-2011)
Outstanding University Researcher Award, CSU Fullerton (2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2018)
Atlantic Economic Journal Best Article Award (2017)

Credentials

Education

Joint Ph.D. in Economics and Statistics
North Carolina State University, 1993

Selected Publications

"Are green, climate-change and corporate bonds substitutes or complements?" Economics Letters (2025)
"UK household-sector money demand and Divisia monetary aggregates," Macroeconomic Dynamics (2024)
"A nonparametric test of weak separability and consumer preferences," Journal of Econometrics (2008)