Economic and statistical consulting

VCESR helps policy, economics and research teams answer questions with data. We design evaluations, build and review economic models, and develop software for research workflows.

What we can help with

Policy and programme impact evaluation

Plan an evaluation before rollout or review what happened after implementation. Define a useful comparison, check assumptions and explain how much confidence the data can support.

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Econometric modelling and model review

Build a model for a forecast or scenario comparison, or review a model your team already uses. Make the inputs, assumptions and sensitivity visible.

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Custom research software development

Build an application, dashboard or integration for the way your team collects, analyses and reports evidence. Agree the handover and hosting requirements early.

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Worked examples

Evaluate a staggered rollout with a synthetic comparison group and an explicit check of pre-treatment trends.

Compare an input-cost shock with a baseline and see how sensitive the result is to sales volumes.

Compare monetary policy rules in class with a short calculation and an optional simulation in Noscere.

Our project directory includes software, digital twins, simulations and games. We also work on model review, course design and game economies.

What to bring to a first discussion

Tell us what decision the work needs to support, when you need it and what data or tools are already available. A short description is enough to start. We can then agree the scope and what a useful result would look like.

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