CASE - CENTRUM ANALIZ SPOLECZNO- EKONOMICZNYCH- FUNDACJA NAUKOWA

Their core work

CASE is a Warsaw-based economic policy think tank that specializes in modeling the socioeconomic impacts of trade policy, climate change, and fiscal rules on European economies. They build and apply computable general equilibrium (CGE) and partial equilibrium models to assess how trade agreements, environmental regulations, and fiscal strategies affect specific sectors — particularly agriculture and energy. Their core contribution to EU research consortia is rigorous economic analysis that translates complex policy scenarios into quantifiable impacts, helping policymakers understand the real-world consequences of decisions on trade, sustainability, and climate adaptation.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

CASE began its H2020 participation with macroeconomic and fiscal policy work (FIRSTRUN, 2015) and an energy financing pilot (EuroPACE, 2018). From 2019 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward the intersection of trade, climate, and sustainable development — with three consecutive projects (RECEIPT, BATModel, TRADE4SD) all addressing how global environmental and trade dynamics impact European sectors. The trajectory shows a clear move from general economic policy analysis toward applied sustainability economics with strong climate and food-system dimensions.

CASE is converging on the trade-climate-food nexus, making them a strong fit for future Horizon Europe missions on climate adaptation, food security, and sustainable trade policy.

How they like to work

CASE operates predominantly as a consortium partner (4 of 5 projects) rather than a leader, contributing specialized economic modelling and policy analysis expertise to larger teams. Their one coordinator role (EuroPACE) was in energy financing — a topic slightly outside their core trade/climate focus, suggesting they can lead when the policy analysis dimension is central. With 61 unique partners across 17 countries, they maintain a broad European network rather than relying on repeat collaborators, which signals flexibility and wide recognition as a reliable analytical partner.

CASE has collaborated with 61 distinct partners across 17 countries, indicating a well-distributed European network. Their partnerships span universities, research institutes, and policy organizations, consistent with their role as an economic modelling specialist embedded in multidisciplinary consortia.

What sets them apart

CASE occupies a distinctive niche as a policy-oriented economic research foundation that bridges quantitative trade modelling with sustainability and climate policy — a combination few organizations offer. Unlike university departments, they operate as an independent think tank with over 30 years of experience advising governments and international organizations on economic transitions. For consortium builders, CASE brings credible economic impact assessment that satisfies both the scientific rigor reviewers expect and the policy relevance that makes projects actionable.

Highlights from their portfolio

• EuroPACE
  Their only coordinator role and largest single grant (EUR 290,750), piloting an innovative on-tax financing mechanism for residential energy retrofits across Europe.
• BATModel
  Directly advances trade modelling methodology with partial and general equilibrium models for agri-food — represents their core analytical strength.
• TRADE4SD
  Most recent and second-largest project (EUR 266,375), positioned at the intersection of trade policy and Sustainable Development Goals — signals their current strategic direction.