Analysis
Our expertise is based on secondary statistics, institutional data and field research (mainly interviews and focus groups). Policy advice is based on the combination of theoretical, empirical and institutional analysis.
Range of Services
Analysing the functioning and the impact of institutions and systems (particularly the labour market, social policy and education systems) on the economy, labour markets and society; Analysing economic development and structural changes in the economy; Assessing the impact of the legal enviraonment, technologies and societal transformation processes in local, national and international contexts, and conducting comparative analyses.
Statistical Analysis
- Analysing secondary statistical data
- Developing indicatorsets for the labour market and local economic development
Qualitative Research Methods
- Institutional analysis
- Designing and implementing case studies in companies and organisations
- Developing semi-directive interview guidelines
- Conducting expert interviews
- Literature reviews
Policy evaluation
We conduct policy and programme evaluation mainly on the basis of qualitative research methods. We also use case studies, the development of semi-directive interview guidelines, expert interviews, focus group interviews, institutional analysis, as well as analysing education policies and the systems of labour market regulation. One of the main focuses of our work is international comparisons of systems and policy approaches.
We carry out policy evaluations in the area of labour market regulation, active labour market policies, reform of the welfare state and design of the vocational education and training as well as continuous education systems system.