Policy and regulatory impact assessments can be useful in preparing or further developing policy strategies, tools and measures. Starting from a clear definition of the problem, objectives, policy options and potential impacts are systematically analysed. In doing so, we examine how effective, efficient, coherent and proportionate different options appear to be, and what economic, social and environmental consequences can be expected.

Together with our clients, we identify specific consumer policy challenges, develop realistic courses of action and assess their likely impacts on consumers, businesses, public authorities and other social groups. In doing so, we also take into account potential side effects, implementation requirements, burdens, distributional effects, gaps in protection, as well as costs and benefits. Our analyses are based on empirical consumer data, scientific evidence, stakeholder perspectives and social and political discourse. In this way, we create a robust foundation for evidence-based, practicable and consumer-oriented decisions.