Thomas P LaSalvia, Ph.D. is Director of Economic Research at Moody's Analytics specializing in commercial real estate across property types. While his expertise encompasses space and capital market performance, Thomas’s keen interest lies within the subdiscipline of optimal location theory. Dr. LaSalvia regularly presents his research to a variety of clients and organizations with his insights frequently featured in leading industry and national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, Scotsman Guide, and Commercial Observer. Prior to joining Moody's Analytics, Dr. LaSalvia was an industry consultant and served as a Lecturer of Economics at The College of William & Mary.