Econ One Research Reviews

Pros

firm is inclusive, welcoming, knows how to hire good people, and gives employees autonomy.

Cons

honestly none! the work sometimes ebbs and flows and deadlines can be tough, but such is life in professional services.

Pros

People are intelligent, full benefits

Cons

work stops every time clients are in mediation

Pros

- Everyone in the office are super friendly - Many opportunities to work with diverse datasets - A lot to learn from managers

Cons

- Hours can be long

Pros

Able to work with top tier employees Complex, multi-faceted work keeps you engaged Great pay and office location

Cons

Workload can sometimes be more than a standard week if a case is particularly busy. However, you will often know this ahead of time and can plan accordingly.

Pros

There is an open-door policy; many of the projects that you tackle on a day-to-day basis are quite interesting; the office dynamic is friendly, and as long as you do your work everyone gets along.

Cons

Each economic group functions differently, meaning pay structure and work schedule differ; you need higher academic degrees for further advancement with more responsibility; work-life balance varies based on the number of projects being undertaken.

Pros

Challenging work environment and brilliant colleagues

Cons

Marketing and advertising could be stronger for Sr. Economists looking to build a client base

Pros

This review applies to the Los Angeles office (headquarters). There is a lot of variety in the work. It's challenging and demanding at the same time. The environment is rather academic, with a focus on providing a top-notch product for its clients. The staff is very friendly and eager to help new staff, but can be a bit reserved and immersed when important deadlines are looming. It's a great place to work if you want to apply the things you learn in school in a real-world setting while at the same time feeling like the work you do has value and a purpose. The environment is very entrepreneurial--you get out what you put into it.

Cons

The type of work that you face will depend upon specific cases and the specialty of the managing director for whom you support. New analysts will need to quickly develop proficiency in a variety of different types of skills, such as programming, writing, organization, research, mathematics, attention to fine details, and proper application of economic theory in order to find long-term success (i.e., become masters of many trades). There's no room for error when it comes to analyses used for litigation.

Pros

Econ One functions largely in separate project teams with some collaboration between the teams. Therefore, one person's experience may differ from others. - For consulting, a decent work/life balance - Research in a variety of industries, which keeps work interesting - I've enjoyed my interactions with almost all my colleagues - During COVID, company has actually felt more like a single company rather than each project team being a separate company

Cons

- While there are one or two examples of non-PHDs reaching higher levels of the company, it can be difficult to tell if that's an option - Given it's a small company, sometimes I feel like there's a little less flexibility than I would like. It would nice to be able to do office exchanges, work from different offices, have remote work options (outside of COVID), etc. - The bonus system can feel like a bit of a black box - Starting vacation is somewhat low

Pros

I am extremely grateful to call Econ One my "home away from home" since 2008. The company invests significant time and money in the growth/development of its employees. As a result, I have learned how to communicate with clients more assertively and proactively. Additionally, I have had the good fortune to work with extremely smart people in which we have made our quantitative work product fun and exciting. This has allowed me to advance in my career and ultimately form my own practice within the firm.

Cons

There is a steep learning curve for people who are new to litigation consulting. In this line of work, it is invaluable to (i) commit to the project(s), (ii) work efficiently, and (iii) communicate clearly both to team members and clients. Those expectations can be overwhelming for some employees. At the same time, the folks who commit to the process have built long, steady careers at Econ One.

Pros

- Friendly colleagues. - The company believes in building analytical skills. - Some economist do care about investing in analysts and senior analysts.

Cons

- Salary isn't competitive and skills learned at Econ One are valued at other companies willing to pay much more for similar work. - Vacation is limited. - Remote work is limited, unless you have a rapport with upper management. - Limited opportunity for advancement, unless you are willing to stay at the company for a decade. - Some members of the staff are there because they are friend/family connections and do minimal work. - Overall, Econ One needs to make changes to compete to attract top talent. Give analysts laptops, offer better vacation benefits, and be honest about advancement opportunities.