Services Consulting
Strategy
- From vision to action plan, including guidelines and areas of action: we help public and private institutions develop their strategies. We know how the interplay between political and economic institutions works. You can rely on us to support you through these processes.
Policy Design
- The design of political measures is a key ingredient in their success. We identify the measures that will lead to the desired goals at the lowest cost. We provide the Confederation, cantons and municipalities with support in the development and implementation of political measures.
Services Evaluation
Ex-post and Ex-ante Evaluations
- Measuring the effects of political measures: We evaluate measures retrospectively or before the event. We adapt the evaluation methods used to the topic, the data available and the desired depth of focus. During the project implementation we adhere to the evaluation standards of the Swiss Evaluation Society SEVAL.
Assessments and Impact Analyses
- Political measures change the economy, society and the environment: we analyse the effects of political measures using sustainability assessments, regulatory impact analyses or macroeconomic assessment.
Surveys
- Surveys are an invaluable tool for finding out what a target audience thinks of a political measure or what its needs are. We create your paper-based and online surveys and evaluate and interpret the statistics.
Personal Interviews and
Focus Groups
- Many complex issues are best discussed in a personal conversation. We conduct interviews and focus group discussions to get to the root of matters ranging from technical issues to sensitive social subjects.
Services Data and Models
Statistical Analyses
- We carry out statistical analyses, data mining and Monte Carlo simulations using specialist tools such as Stata, R or Crystal Ball. Our strengths include both processing large, complex datasets and presenting the results in an understandable, focused way.
Econometric Models
- We use econometric models to identify the factors that influence an observed trend. We specialise in cross-sectional and time-series analyses. In addition to historical analyses, we also produce forecasting models.
Microsimulation
- We use microsimulation models to analyse social distribution effects and economic impacts on individual markets. The effects of political measures on several tens of thousands of people or households are also simulated. To do this we use two highly effective microsimulation models.
Regional Economic Models
- With our i3R-model we are able to calculate the regional effects of measures or projects on jobs and value creation on up to five levels: from the individual municipality, the region and the canton right up to Switzerland and other countries.
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Site Analysis
- With data-driven site analyses and valuations, we support our clients in site selection issues in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries. Tailored to their strategies and needs, we create fact-based and requirement-oriented baselines.
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Macroeconomic Equilibrium Models
- We use equilibrium models to calculate the overall economic impact of political measures. Our portfolio includes single and multi-country models and overlapping generations models. Where necessary we collaborate with international experts.
Services Project Management
- We offer a comprehensive portfolio of project management services ranging from developing and planning strategies, projects and programmes to supporting and implementing them. We also assist with the organisation, management and facilitation of processes.
Services Cost-benefit Analyses
Business Cost-benefit Analyses
- We work out the profitability of a project, analyse cost structures, perform benchmarking and develop business plans.
Macroeconomic Cost-benefit Analyses
- We calculate the overall economic benefits and costs of infrastructure projects and the external benefits and costs of a wide range of activities, using scientifically accepted calculation methods and enhancing them where necessary.
Services Facilitation
Seminars and Conferences
- We organise both small and large conferences: from planning to logistics and administration, we provide you with tailor-made support. Our experience and eye for detail are the key to the success of your event.
Workshops
- Sharing experiences and moving forward together: we help you plan and prepare workshops. We also facilitate workshops and provide you with a summary of the results.