Overview

Pier Labs is a federally incorporated non-profit research organization that seeks partnership with various sectors, including not-for-profit, for-profit, academia, foundations, and government to help solve some of the toughest social policy problems our country is facing. In partnership with Davis Pier Consulting, Pier Labs works within the following spaces: - Social science research – We use evidence-based policy approaches such as translating existing research, developing field experiments and randomized control trials, and using other quasi-experimental and evaluation techniques. - Behavioural science – We have expertise in behavioural science (also known as behavioural economics or behavioural insights) and use the knowledge of human decision-making and common behavioural biases to design “nudge” projects to improve policies, programs, and services. -Human-centred design – We work with citizens, stakeholders, and government using a formalized design thinking process to develop innovative solutions that can be tested, iterated and scaled.