Economic market and trend analyses are an integral part of EE&MC's economic valuation process. They serve not only to observe economic developments, but also to identify relevant influencing factors based on theory, which are incorporated into empirical models, price reviews and valuation procedures.
As part of its economic analysis, for example when estimating antitrust damages, assessing pricing mechanisms or reviewing price revision clauses, EE&MC analyses the fundamental market parameters that determine price, volume and quality developments. Temporal, structural and sectoral market changes are recorded using econometric methods and evaluated in terms of their relevance for modelling economic relationships. In this way, temporary market fluctuations can be distinguished from structural trends and the variables relevant to decision-making can be selected with scientific rigour.
These analyses ensure that economic reports are based on realistic, empirically validated market assumptions. At the same time, they form the basis for plausibility checks such as those used in the review of indexation or price escalation clauses in regulated sectors (e.g. energy, telecommunications or transport). By combining market observation, data analysis and theoretical classification, EE&MC creates a robust empirical basis on which economic assessments, damage quantifications and price reviews can be carried out appropriately. Market and trend analysis thus becomes a methodological anchor of the valuation process.
Particular attention is paid to measuring market forces in digital markets, where network effects, economies of scale and data asymmetries are key competitive parameters. By combining classical economic theory with modern data analysis tools, EE&MC provides robust insights into the stability and competitive intensity of markets.