Explore the latest evidence-based research our consulting teams have undertaken in partnership with clients. From high-impact, groundbreaking thought leadership pieces to rigorous analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of an organisation’s activities. And from an in-depth examination of key global trends to answering specific organisations’ questions.
Many companies struggle to budget effectively for technology and maximize return on IT investments. Oxford Economics, in partnership with AlixPartners, surveyed 50 CFOs and senior finance executives across four countries to understand just how they m
At a time of relatively high unemployment in Europe following a devastating financial crisis, innovative companies that add to the future growth potential of the economy are more important than ever. This report explores how one such company, Finmecc
The New Economics of Meaning-Making
This white paper describes the economic value companies can obtain by using “best in class” analytics to lower costs and improve revenues.
The 300 companies we surveyed told us they achieved a total eco
How leaders are accelerating competitive differentiation
Under cloud cover is a research project showing how leading companies are leveraging cloud technology to serve customers in new ways and reimagine their business models, surface insights
This report assesses the potential economic impact of unconventional oil and gas exploration in Tunisia. Besides quantifying the value created across a series of standard metrics (such as contribution to GDP, jobs etc) the study also assesses the imp
The over-50 population in the US is one of the most significant contributors to US economic activity, spending $4.6 trillion a year on consumer goods and services. Including these direct-spending effects, their total economic contribution amounts to
Oxford Economics and Hays Recruiting have collaborated for the second year running to produce the Hays Global Skills Index 2013. The index has proved invaluable for illuminating broad-based labour market trends while also revealing targeted insights
This report, prepared by ITIC (www.ITICnet.org) and Oxford Economics, provides an overview of the nature of the illicit trade of cigarettes across 11 selected Asian markets (including Australia), and establishes credible estimates of consumption of i
KPMG’s 2013 Change Readiness Index (CRI), produced in partnership with Oxford Economics, ranks 90 countries, measuring them across 26 components to compare capabilities in the areas of enterprise (business environment), government, and people and civ
Manufacturers around the globe are undergoing a profound transformation as market shifts and technological changes reshape the competitive landscape and usher in a new era of growth, change, and economic opportunity.
Based on a survey of over 300
This groundbreaking report provides data and forecasts on employee diversity measurements across 33 countries and 10 industry groups, highlighting those that make the fullest use of women, over-65 and under-25 workers, foreign-born workers, and part-
The rapid growth of cloud computing is changing the way business is done, and nowhere is the impact more apparent than through the use of mobile tools and technologies. This paper, the second in a series on the emerging cloud economy, is based on a g
