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Leah Filips
Economic Consulting · Research & Analysis
Economic Consulting · Project Manager · NextGen Skills & Perspective

Economic analysis & project planning
for 1–3 month initiatives.

I’m a economics researcher providing focused, data-driven consulting for organizations that need clear economic insight, practical implementation plans, and modern sustainability thinking, without the overhead of a large firm. I find answers and provide insight.

Economics major · Sustainability minor · University-based research
1–3 month projects
Economic analysis · Market research · Feasibility

Available for remote or hybrid engagements customized to your needs with clear scope, milestones, and deliverables.
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About

Economics, sustainability & structured project management.

My work sits at the intersection of economic theory and practical execution. I help you quantify tradeoffs, understand markets, and turn data into decisions you can act on.

Consulting Services

I typically work on 4–12 week projects with a clearly defined research question, decision, or plan at the center. Common engagements include:

  • Economic analysis of new products, programs, or policy ideas.
  • Organization of facts, data, ideas, and your initiatives.
  • Small business questions: expand or maintain current position.
  • Market and competitive research for early-stage initiatives.
  • Feasibility studies for sustainability and climate-related projects.
  • Project planning and light project management for pilot programs.
  • Survey design, data collection, and simple experimental setups.
  • Financial and cost-benefit frameworks to support key decisions.
Economic analysis Market research / Surveys / Interviews Feasibility studies Sustainability Project planning Data collection

How Projects Typically Work

I favor structured, time-boxed projects with a written problem statement and a clear final deliverable (slide deck, memo, dataset, or briefing). Minimum engagement: $1,500.

Week 1: Define
Clarify the decision, scope, and constraints. Align on data sources and what “success” looks like.
Weeks 2–4: Explore
Structured research, data collection, and preliminary analysis. Frequent check-ins, no surprises.
Weeks 5–8: Analyze
Deeper modeling, scenario analysis, and synthesis into options with tradeoffs for your project.
Final Delivery
Executive-ready summary, supporting analysis, and recommended next steps.
Engagement Fee
Minimum engagement: $3,000.
Typical engagement length
4–12 weeks (1–3 months)
Focus & Contact

Where I can add the most value right now.

As a I’m best used for analytical, research-heavy work that benefits from fresh thinking, careful documentation, and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.

Current Focus Areas

  • Economic impact assessments and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Market sizing and customer segmentation for new initiatives.
  • Basic forecasting and scenario analysis for planning.
  • Sustainability & ESG-aligned project framing.
  • Data collection, cleaning, and descriptive analytics.

Tools & Methods

I work primarily in modern, widely-used tools so your team can take over easily when my engagement ends.

Quantitative
Excel / Sheets, basic statistical packages, simple econometric models.
Qualitative
Interview guides, survey design, literature scans, structured memo writing.
Project management
Light-weight planning, milestone tracking, and status updates for short projects.
Communication
Slide decks, executive summaries, and clear written recommendations.

Let’s talk about your project

Share a brief description of what you’re working on, the decision you’re trying to make, and your ideal timeline. I’ll reply with a simple scope and suggested next steps.

Location
California · New York · Nebraska · Boston · US · Remote-friendly
Ideal project size
Focused, research-based, 1–3 month projects
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