Recently Funded Studies

This year, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation has granted research money for the following projects. For more information on these projects, contact Lisa Levine.

Transportation Series - Trucks and Trailers, Aircraft, Rail and Marine
Delivery Dates: August, October, November 2008 and January 2009
Four studies, each will examine the drivers of growth and identify factors that may shape decisions with regard to financed versus owned assets. A discussion ofrelated issues for each subsector, including technology, capital investment and productivity in each of the subsectors, and possibly tax law and useful life considerations will be included.Each studywill be complemented by a separate analysis of the factors that influence the financing decisions at the time of acquisition and the potential barriers to entry for asset finance firms. Forecasts will be provided over a three to five year time frame.
Researcher: Global Insight, Inc.
International Series: How to do business in another country
Delivery Date: April, June August , October, 2008
There will be four separate papers written on each of the following countries:
- Brazil - Available June 2008
- India - Available July 2008
- Hispanic Latin America - Available August 2008
- Mexico - Available October 2008
Each study will provide a critical analysis of important data to help lessors who are considering market entry in any of these countries. Each paper will include a discussion on International Leasing Market Considerations, Core Market Research and how to Establish a Leasing Company in Each Country. Each paper will also review the transparency issues, risk considerations and forecast growth in the particular country.
Researcher: The Alta Group
The Next Generation of Intermodal Transport Terminals
Expected Delivery: October 2008
This study will assess financing models related to the next generation of intermodal terminals equipment with a particular emphasis on the feasibility of public/private partnerships. A new wave of investments in intermodal transportation is currently underway, but the inherent complexities and private character of the industry make such endeavors prone to risk and uncertainties. Private capital is reluctant to commit investments. Will there be future opportunities for equipment financiers?
Researcher: Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics and Geography, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY