Social and Economic Impact Assessments
Communities want to understand the social and economic impacts of policies
and investments proposed by public, private and not-for-profit institutions.
Keen Independent Research provides an outside, objective perspective on how planned actions can affect households, businesses, public agencies and entire communities.

Keen Independent often focuses on how historically marginalized groups might be affected. We can then recommend ways to enhance positive effects and mitigate any negative impacts. Our impact analyses can be incorporated into larger assessments or planning studies.

How We Do It

Our team relies on rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methods that include:

Spending projections and other analyses of financial effects
Economic analysis and forecasting
Demographic analysis and projections
Attendance and visitor projections
Demographic modeling
Input-output and other industry linkage modeling
Benefit-cost analyses
Analysis of value of public amenities
Risk analyses
Primary research with potentially affected groups
GIS mapping

Selected Project Examples

Center for Economic Inclusion, MN
City of Phoenix, AZ
Denver Arts and Venues, CO
New York International Auto Show, NY

Sectors We Serve

Federal, state and local governments
Non-profits including performing arts, arts and culture
Boards and commissions
Industry associations
Educational institutions
For profit businesses