A systematic and comprehensive literature analysis is a central component of scientific work and forms the basis of any research project.

For our clients, we process the current research on a consumer policy issue, identify research gaps and create the basis for the scientific project. In doing so, we take a targeted approach, starting with the specific research question, selecting appropriate search terms and databases, reviewing the literature found, and finally producing a tailored analysis. Depending on the research question, we employ various methods of literature and evidence analysis – ranging from narrative or systematic reviews (e.g. in accordance with the PRISMA standard) through scoping reviews, meta-analyses and rapid reviews to bibliometric methods and AI-supported literature evaluations. In doing so, we draw on both mainstream academic literature databases (e.g. Web of Science, Scopus) and databases maintained by relevant political institutions and organisations both in Germany and abroad (e.g. the OECD, the IMF, the World Bank, the European Commission, the Federal Environment Agency, etc.).