Policy research and analysis
Rigorous, evidence-led research on the policies and regulations that shape markets, sectors and societies.
Policy is where political intent becomes operating reality. We research how rules are made, how they are likely to change, and what they will cost or create.
Our policy researchers combine legal and regulatory analysis with economic evidence and political insight. We track legislative and regulatory processes, assess their likely outcomes, and estimate their effect on sectors, markets and communities.
We also undertake commissioned research and evaluation for public institutions, development organisations and foundations, applying transparent methods and publishing standards.
Services
- Regulatory horizon scanningSystematic tracking of proposed and emerging regulation across jurisdictions, prioritised by relevance to you.
- Policy impact assessmentAnalysis of how a proposed policy will affect costs, competition, investment and compliance obligations.
- Commissioned researchIn-depth studies on policy questions, combining desk research, data analysis, interviews and case studies.
- Programme and policy evaluationIndependent evaluation of public programmes and reforms using established evaluation frameworks.
- Comparative policy analysisHow other jurisdictions have approached the same problem, and what worked.
Typical client questions
A selection of the questions clients bring to this practice.
- How will proposed disclosure rules change our reporting obligations and costs?
- Which version of this bill is most likely to pass, and on what timeline?
- What does the evidence say about the effectiveness of this type of reform?
- How have comparable markets regulated this technology, and with what results?
- Which policy changes across our markets should the board be tracking this year?
Often combined with
Geopolitical and political risk
Country and political risk assessment, election and transition analysis, sanctions and trade policy, and security risk for people and assets.
Learn more RelatedMonitoring and intelligence briefings
Continuous monitoring, tailored watchlists and scheduled briefings that keep you ahead of developments that affect your exposure.
Learn moreDiscuss your requirements.
Tell us about the decision you face and we will propose a scope, timeline and team.
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