academic economists

 think tanks and public policy analysts

 strategic management firms whose clients require

- data and analysis of the art economy

- risk metrics of unique assets and situations

- knowledge of the motivation and behavior of the very wealthy

The Strategic Value of Kusin Research

Given the nature of its ongoing research initiatives, Kusin clients have found that unique strategic understanding often results from its work. Although each client relationship is one-of-a-kind in every sense, economic engagements typically extend into strategically directed areas. When this occurs, an enhanced engagement typically proceeds through four steps:

 assessing the views, beliefs, and preferences of top level management and selected operating managers

 defining quantitatively the comprehensive challenges - both tactical and strategic - each client uniquely confronts

 developing tailored tactical responses to each client’s reality, taking actions that increase short-term efficiency and also support the establishment of an ongoing, active process of sifting strategic alternatives

 instituting intermediate and long term measurement of operational and strategic performance indicators

The Strategic Management of Collections

Because of its comprehensive command of sharply defined pricing trajectories, major market makers, and curatorial know-how, Kusin can actively manage asset pools assembled by institutional collectors. Transaction costs and subsequent holding costs can be greatly reduced by Kusinís comprehensive sector knowledge. The timing of acquisitions and divestitures, as well as selection of the most efficient transaction nexus, can be guided by a fully informed, evolving view of actual market conditions.

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