Garrick Brown is a highly regarded commercial real estate economist with over three decades of experience, specializing in the retail sector. Originally trained in creative writing before pivoting to economics, Brown is known for a pragmatic, data-driven approach that often challenges prevailing market narratives. Having held senior research roles at major firms like Cushman & Wakefield, he tracks expansion and contraction patterns across 20,000 retail chains and is recognized for blending deep macro-economic forecasting with real-world investment strategy.