Policy & evaluation

Economic analysis is a valuable tool for developing and evaluating policy.

Value for money in the public sector

Against the background of the global financial crisis, the resulting uncertainties around the sustainability of tax revenues, and the arrival of a new government, agencies at both central and local government level will be looking closely at their expenditure programmes. Which most strongly warrant retention and, conversely, which can be curtailed with least adverse effect on the communities they serve? Many factors will come into the assessment of such programmes. But one question that looms large is “Do they deliver good value for money?”. Read more

Economic policy

We apply microeconomics and our understanding of sectors to advise on efficient, practical policy, and business solutions, in such areas as electricity, gas, telecommunications, and transport.

Social policy

We provide expert analysis and advice on national and regional trends and policy issues in such areas as health, education, social development, labour, housing, demographics, and migration.