Our Team
Experienced economists and researchers dedicated to providing rigorous, evidence-based analysis.
Sven E. Wilson, PhD
Founding Partner & Chief Economist
Dr. Wilson is an economist with over 25 years of experience doing empirical analysis in the areas of economics, public policy and demographics. He has done numerous policy analyses in the state of Utah. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago. He is professor of public policy at BYU, where he has taught policy research and data analysis, and he has been a research economist at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His core research interests are in health economics, demography and econometrics.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Chicago
- Brigham Young University
Areas of Expertise
Jay Goodliffe, PhD
Founding Partner & Chief Methodologist
Dr. Goodliffe has taught and researched public policy in Utah and nationally for over 25 years. His experience includes designing, administering, and analyzing complex survey data; assessing incentive and information systems in market and non-market environments; compiling and synthesizing disparate databases to identify patterns and relationships; and conducting cost-benefit analyses. As professor of political science at BYU, Dr. Goodliffe teaches classes on statistical analysis, econometrics, multilevel models, game theory, and data visualization.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Rochester
- M.A., University of Rochester
- B.S., MIT