Economics in Action with CEPA: Real-World Consulting Skills
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Online
Curious about how economics shapes real-world decisions? Join CEPA - a global economic and financial policy consulting firm, for an interactive skills session designed for students interested in economics consulting careers.
CEPA advises private and public sector clients on complex challenges at the intersection of economics, finance, and public policy. With over 1,000 projects completed across 50+ countries, their work spans energy, water, transport, global health, communications, and infrastructure.
In this session, you’ll gain an introduction to the core skills used in economics consulting, including:
Data analysis and interpretation
Strategic and critical thinking
Policy evaluation
Case-cracking techniques
You’ll also learn about CEPA’s annual recruitment for Economist roles in London, where analysts contribute to impactful, cross-sector projects from day one.
Whether you’re exploring career paths or preparing for applications, this session is a valuable opportunity to develop consulting skills and discover how economics is applied in practice.
Contact name: Chloe Hennigar
Speakers-
CEPA representative
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Cambridge Economic Policy Associates is an economic and financial policy advisory business. We work with both private and public-sector clients on issues where economics, finance and public policy overlap.
CEPA was established in 2001. Today, our principal office is in London, and we have recently established a branch office in Sydney.
In addition to serving our clients, CEPA engages and contributes to ongoing policy-focused debate at seminars and conferences, both domestically and internationally.
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