ABOUT BSQE
Economists with a passion
Blacksquare Economics GmbH (BSQE) was founded in 2020 as an independent economic research and advisory company consulting national and international companies and public institutions. BSQE’s vision is to bridge the gap between science and practice — applying state-of-the-art scientific research methods to provide evidence-based results to effectively support decision making. The strong academic foundations of the team paired with our wide-ranging practical experience facilitate creative and innovative approaches that are pragmatic and solution-oriented. As applied scientists, we are trained to approach challenges in a structured way: conceptually grasping the challenge, breaking down workflows into discrete steps, developing tailor-made solutions, and communicating the results effectively.
Who we are
SCIENTIFIC
We are a group of quantitative economists with comprehensive knowledge in Economics, Data Science and Econometrics, Behavioral Economics, Digitalization, Banking, Finance, Fintech, Sustainability, Competition. and Regulation.
EXPERIENCED
We have project experience on a wide range of topics in various industries and organizational structures: within companies, as external consultants, and within large research collaborations.
SOLUTION-ORIENTED
Our strong academic foundations paired with our wide-ranging practical experience facilitate creative and innovative approaches that are pragmatic and solution-oriented.
Our approach
DATA-DRIVEN
We put strong emphasis on empirical analysis and the understanding of situation-specific elements. This data-driven approach ensures that our results stand the test of time even when circumstances change, which allows us to provide lasting and sustainable solutions.
INSIGHT-SEEKING
We not only ask “What?”, but also “Why?”. This causal approach helps us to identify cause-and-effect relationships and, together with our access to cutting-edge scientific knowledge, allows us to generate novel insights.
Transferring scientific developments into decision-making practice, let alone implementing them fast & effectively is an ongoing challenge.
ACTIONABLE
As applied scientists, we are trained to approach challenges in a structured way: conceptually grasping the challenge, breaking down workflows into discrete steps, developing tailor-made solutions, and communicating the results effectively. Key questions in our consulting projects are as follows:
