Does the institute take a position on the policy under review?
No. We model and report likely effects and present options with their evidenced trade-offs; the policy decision itself remains with the commissioning body.
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Policy & Market Research
Regulatory impact and market analysis to support evidence-based public decisions.
Overview
We support public bodies and regulated organisations with independent analysis of how a proposed policy or regulatory change is likely to affect a market: cost-benefit modelling, stakeholder consultation and comparative review of how similar measures have performed elsewhere. Analysis is designed to inform a decision, not to advocate for a particular outcome, and methods are disclosed in full alongside the findings.
Methods
How the work is done.
The methods below are documented in every policy & market research engagement, so the findings can be checked and reproduced.
Regulatory impact assessment and cost-benefit modelling
Structured stakeholder consultation across affected groups
Comparative review of policy measures in other jurisdictions
Survey-based public and stakeholder opinion research
Sensitivity analysis of modelled costs and benefits
Example outputs
What you receive.
Deliverables are agreed at scoping. A typical engagement produces:
- Regulatory impact assessment report with modelled costs and benefits
- Stakeholder consultation summary with response themes
- Comparative policy review across selected jurisdictions
- Policy options briefing for decision-makers
Relevant sectors
Where this work is commissioned.
Policy & Market Research is most often commissioned across these sectors, though the method travels well beyond them.
- Public sector & multilateral institutions
- Financial services
- Health & life sciences
- Energy & natural resources
- Technology & telecommunications
Common questions
Frequently asked.
Can the consultation findings be published alongside the regulator's decision?
Yes, and we recommend it; consultation summaries are written so they can be published in full, with individual respondent confidentiality preserved where requested.
How do you select comparator jurisdictions?
Comparators are chosen for structural similarity to the market under review — regulatory regime, market size, stage of development — and the selection criteria are stated in the report.
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Commission a project
Discuss a policy & market research brief with our team.
Tell us the decision you are trying to make. We will propose a scope, method and timeline, and be candid about what independent research can and cannot settle.