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The useful economists: research and consulting |
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ref. (Ricerche per l'economia
e la finanza) is an independent research centre. Its activities
include tailor made research and consulting services, independent
observatories, training and support for decision making in the
fields of economics, finance and human resources. Its clients
include private companies, institutions and government bodies.
ref. was created in 2000 as a spin-off from Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale (IRS): its expertise stems from 25 years
of experience acquired as part of the IRS.
ref. operates in Italy, Europe and in several emerging markets, with a staff and network of experts and consultants with
consolidated international experience.
ref. operates in a wide range of fields:
 macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
prices and sales
fiscal
policies and public local finance
energy markets
water services
wages and collective bargaining
international cooperation and technical assistance
ref. is a member of EUREN,
an European network of economic research
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If economists
could manage to get themselves thought of as
humble, competent people, on a level with dentists,
that would be splendid!
(J.M. Keynes, Economic Possibilities for our
Grandchildren, 1930)
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