Almost 50 years of public policy research for better human outcomes.

ECOnorthwest’s interdisciplinary research insights help communities across the United States make informed decisions about housing, land use, natural resources, education, and the social safety net. Policymakers and business leaders trust ECOnorthwest to inform the complex issues that shape communities today. We craft our research through an independent and interdisciplinary approach that integrates economics with other fields of insight. We recognize that to be responsible, rigorous, and trustworthy, public policy research must consider equity. Delivered with clarity, our guidance creates the path to a better world.

ECO has offices in Portland, Seattle, Bend, Boise, and Los Angeles.

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ECOnorthwest is an economics and public policy consulting firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with offices in Seattle, Bend, Boise, Eugene, and Los Angeles. For 50 years, ECO has led economic policy analysis supporting public decision-making related to urban development, social and educational policies, and natural resources. Senior analysts are responsible for performing research on…