PPG was commissioned by legal representatives of a healthcare industry trade association to prepare an independent expert report assessing the potential impact of proposed regulated wage increases.
Pragmatic Policy Group
What Does ‘Pragmatic’ Mean to Us?
/Prag'madik/ . adjective
“Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.”
HOW WE CAN HELP
Fundraising Advisory
We help build company financial models, deliver high-impact investor decks, organize data rooms and make connections with investors from across the venture capital and private equity community.
Government Incentives
We prepare government grant applications to secure financial support for projects that benefit the community and the planet.
Engaging Policymakers
We work closely with policymakers, communicating unique perspectives and driving change through data-driven economic analysis.
Policy Strategy
We help navigate complex policy environments with compelling messaging, relationships with key stakeholders and by building coalitions.
Economic Modeling
We use advanced analytical techniques and industry experience to forecast the impact of regulations, helping our clients make informed strategic decisions.
Expert Witness
We combine deep policy understanding with litigation experience to support complex legal cases.
Case Studies
What do the World Rally Championship, Vintage Bentleys and Toyota FT60 racing cars have in common? They all use carbon-neutral fuel produced by our client, Berlin-based P1 Fuels.
PPG assessed the potential impact on workers, consumers, and small businesses in Kazakhstan if Courier Partners on app-based delivery platforms were forcibly reclassified as traditional employees, rather than retaining their status as independent contractors.
The Electric Car Discount is accelerating EV uptake, cutting emissions, and delivering over double the economic, health, and environmental benefits for every dollar invested.
DoorDash commissioned PPG to research the economic impact of forcibly reclassifying independent app-based delivery workers in Minnesota to become traditional employees.
Advanced economies say they are on the pathway to net-zero emissions, but are they just outsourcing goods production and the associated emissions to poorer countries while importing the goods for the benefit of their consumers and businesses?
The content creator economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, projected to be worth over half a trillion dollars by 2027.
DoorDash commissioned PPG to research the impact on workers, consumers, small businesses and the economy if the Australian Government passed industrial relations changes that would implement new conditions of work for Australians who choose to earn income through on-demand rideshare and delivery platforms.
Independent economic review of the Future Female Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership Decadal Plan and qualitative assessment of its ten recommendations.
PPG assessed the impact on workers, consumers, and small businesses in Lithuania if Courier Partners on app-based delivery platforms are forcibly reclassified as traditional employees from their current status as independent contractors.
PPG released a detailed economic report, commissioned by a coalition of property and construction companies, analysing the proposed expansion of the Vacant Residential Land Tax.
PPG is engaged by a major financial services organization to embed as an integrated, back-office partner to produce persuasive research materials across stakeholder engagement, internal capacity building, and strategic policy planning.
The Flex Association commissioned PPG to examine whether app-based delivery and rideshare work opportunities act as a complement to traditional government safety net programs — in particular, unemployment insurance — and to quantify the resulting savings for U.S. taxpayers.To estimate those savings, we combined an original national survey of around 1,200 app-based workers with proprietary …
Pragmatic Policy Group and Caribou Digital were commissioned by EU government agencies to study the economic benefits of enabling safe and free flow of data between an African economy and other regions. We analysed the value of data transfers and the potential impact on their economy, focusing on fostering investor confidence and stimulating growth.
PPG assessed the impact on workers, consumers, and small businesses if Poland implements the EU Platform Work Directive (PWD) that reclassifies courier partners as employees.
What Our Clients Say
“The depth, clarity, and precision of Pragmatic Policy Group’s research has given us a critical framework through which to navigate policy change. PPG is rigorous and data-driven, but communicates complex ideas in simple language that all stakeholders can understand. We highly recommend PPG as a trusted partner for any organization seeking to articulate the economic consequences of regulation.”
"I'd recommend Pragmatic Policy Group to any company that wants to innovate fast while shaping a new regulatory landscape. PPG helped Lyft develop smart regulation on everything from the Future of Work to Electric Vehicles - they helped us engage with policymakers and community groups to develop and pass new laws which protected the $61 billion rideshare industry and were strongly supported by 76% of rideshare and delivery drivers."
"Oliver's contributions to the national economy and community were nothing short of remarkable during his time advising the Australian Government. He delivered critical reforms to the $3.8 trillion banking system following the 2008 financial crisis. His work has left a lasting legacy, securing a stronger and more prosperous future for the nation and its communities. Pragmatic Policy Group is a valuable thought partner for governments as they think through how to regulate the most innovative and disruptive industries in their economies."
"Pragmatic Policy Group has played an integral role in amplifying the voices of the incredibly inspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses who use the Arise platform to provide exceptional customer care to the world’s biggest brands. PPG know the policy landscape intimately and have been trusted advisers as we protect and care for our community."
"PPG's advice and support has been essential to rapidly growing Booster's footprint so that we can reduce carbon emissions more quickly for the world’s largest last-mile delivery fleets. By partnering proactively with regulators at the federal, state and local levels, PPG secured hundreds of permits - faster than we'd ever done before. I strongly recommend the Pragmatic Policy Group to any start-up or growth company - it's absolutely critical to build a proactive strategy for working with policymakers so that you can scale your business in full compliance with the law."
"Pragmatic Policy Group brings a rare and deep understanding of the intersection between politics, regulation and business. PPG quickly helped us model the significant value of government subsidies for P1 Fuels and create the pathway for our global expansion."
"We have really enjoyed working with PPG. It was fabulous to work with such a professional and responsive team, and the final product is of such high quality."
"PPG’s analysis was sophisticated but their explanation was simple, providing our clients around the world with actionable insights to underpin effective green export strategies. I strongly recommend PPG to any organization seeking to truly understand the intersection of business, economics and public policy."
"PPG’s partnership has been invaluable in our fight for creators’ rights. Their deep economic insight brings clarity to the policy debate and cuts through the noise. PPG’s global reach has helped us navigate regulatory challenges in our markets around the world on behalf of our 50 million global users."
“Working with Pragmatic Policy Group on our first of its kind Economic Impact Report was an exceptional experience. From the outset, you went above and beyond to understand who we are, what we do, and the unique support we provide. In a space that is often misunderstood, it was refreshing and reassuring to work with a team that genuinely valued the time needed to get to know us. Your incredible care and dedication meant the final report not only met our needs but absolutely exceeded our expectations, truly delivering a powerful piece of work that will drive real change and support our organisation's mission well into the future. Thank you for what you have given to Motherless Daughters”
"We were looking for independent experts who could assess the Decadal Plan’s recommendations through a fresh lens and with a critical eye. Their amazing economists came in, quickly got to grips with the assignment, asked the right questions, and assessed the recommendations from an economic perspective – exactly what we were looking for."
"Working with PPG was a great experience from start to finish. They kept us in the loop every step of the way, never leaving us guessing about where things stood. They delivered on time, which is always appreciated, but what really stood out was the quality of the work itself. The economic modelling was robust and credible, and the final
product landed well with everyone who saw it. We wouldn't hesitate to work with them again"
Policy is an investment.
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Simple Explanations
Simple Explanations
We simplify complex regulation into metrics our clients and policymakers can easily understand.
Business Success
Business Success
We translate policy challenges into business success with a focus on delivering positive ROI.
Data-Driven Decisions
Data-Driven Decisions
Businesses make data-driven decisions. Policy should be no exception.
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What Our Clients Say
I'd recommend Pragmatic Policy Group to any company that wants to innovate fast while shaping a new regulatory landscape. Oliver helped Lyft develop smart regulation on everything from the Future of Work to Electric Vehicles. He helped us engage with policymakers and community groups to develop and pass new laws which protected the $61 billion rideshare industry and were strongly supported by 76% of rideshare and delivery drivers.
Oliver's contributions to the national economy and community were nothing short of remarkable during his time advising the Australian Government. He delivered critical reforms to the $3.8 trillion banking system following the 2008 financial crisis. Oliver's work has left a lasting legacy, securing a stronger and more prosperous future for the nation and its communities. Pragmatic Policy Group is a valuable thought partner for governments as they think through how to regulate the most innovative and disruptive industries in their economies
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