Bibliography

VEI's methodology draws from a variety of authoritative sources, which can be summarized in the following categories. Follow the links below to listings of peer-reviewed articles, government research, and key court decisions that form the building blocks for our methodology. Where possible, links allow the user to download the actual publication.

American Community Survey (ACS) -
Lists articles related to the ACS
Court Cases -
From Daubert to some more obscure court decisions, these opinions provide guidance on expert testimony and application of techniques critical in the determination of lifetime earnings. Links to decisions or other case information have been provided when possible.
Earnings Averages -
Lists articles supporting use of Current Population Survey data for studying average earnings rates
Education Earnings -
Lists articles supporting an earnings differential for varying educational levels
Offset -
Lists articles supporting use of a pure offset in calculation of present value of lost earnings
Proxy Use -
Lists articles supporting use of a proxy in estimating earning capacity
Worklife Expectancy -
Lists articles relating to worklife expectancies - either specifically to The New Worklife Expectancy Tables, or to the related data or methodology