July 08, 2009

Celebrity Memorabilia Expert Available to Comment on Michael Jackson

Holy Cross economist can also address costs of memorial service

WORCESTER, Mass. – Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in the following issues related to the death of Michael Jackson, is available to provide media commentary.

• value of celebrity memorabilia – Coauthor of "'Death effect' on collectible prices" (Applied Economics, 2004), he can comment on the substantial rise in value of Michael Jackson merchandise, including his signature sequined glove.
  
• economic impact of mega-events on host cities – Matheson’s research dispels the notion that major events equal large economic dividends for host cities.  He can provide insight into the true costs of the Michael Jackson memorial in L.A.

Matheson has experience with print and broadcast media.  For additional information, or to schedule an interview, contact Kristine Maloney at 508-793-2419 (office)/508-612-6578, or Cristal Steuer at 508-793-2419 (office)/978-660-3859 (cell).  He may also be reached directly at vmatheso@holycross.edu

For additional information on Matheson see: http://college.holycross.edu/4media/vmatheson.html

For additional information contact Cristal Steuer at 508.793.2419