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Dr. George Jacob
Resident Economist
George is a PhD-trained economist and strategic modelling expert with international research and consulting experience across government, infrastructure, energy, labour markets, and corporate finance. Combining advanced econometrics, causal inference, economic appraisal, and optimisation-based modelling, he transforms complex data into actionable decisions. His work has shaped multi-million-euro investments, national policies, and business cases for leading public and private sector organisations.
Dr. Danish Us-Salam
Research Affiliate
Danish is a PhD-trained economist and data specialist with experience spanning academic research, causal inference, survey design, and applied analytics. He has worked with leading international organisations, including the Central Bank of Ireland, World Bank, 3ie, and BRAC International, contributing to research and policy initiatives across both developed and developing country contexts. His work integrates advanced econometric methods and behavioural insights to address questions in consumer protection and evidence-based policymaking. He has translated complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that inform experimental design, programme evaluation, and scalable policy solutions.