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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 an 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.

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 / Water Resources Analysis 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).

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.

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
Lightweight 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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