The Research

Agentic and LLM Research
Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to advance our understanding of economic phenomena and improve forecasting accuracy.
Macroeconomic Forecasting
Systematic analysis of economic indicators, monetary policy, and business cycle dynamics to produce forward-looking assessments of macroeconomic conditions.
Policy Impact Analysis
Rigorous evaluation of public policy interventions using causal inference techniques, difference-in-differences, and synthetic control methods.
Construction workers on a job site — labor market research
Labor Market Research
Pittsburgh skyline and yellow bridge at dusk — Western Pennsylvania
Regional Economic Development
Trade & Global Economics
Analysis of international trade flows, supply chain structures, and the effects of trade policy on domestic industries and global markets.
Applied Microeconomics
Custom quantitative research on firm behavior, market structure, pricing dynamics, and consumer decision-making using large-scale microdata.

What We Do

Consulting

Strategic economic advisory for governments, nonprofits, and private-sector clients — from feasibility studies to long-term development strategy.

AI & LLM-Assisted Research

Accelerating research workflows with large language models, including automated literature review, structured data extraction, and rapid synthesis of complex economic sources.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Rigorous statistical analysis paired with clear, publication-ready charts, maps, and interactive graphics that make findings accessible to any audience.

Custom Coding & Pipelines

Purpose-built data pipelines, ETL workflows, and econometric scripts in R, Python, and Stata — reproducible, documented, and built to scale.

Dashboard Development

Interactive economic dashboards and data portals that let clients monitor key indicators, explore regional trends, and share findings with stakeholders in real time.

Report Writing & Communication

Clear, well-structured reports, briefs, and presentations that translate technical economic analysis into decision-ready insights for policymakers and executives.