Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica Policy Research is a data analytics and policy research firm dedicated to improving public well-being. Founded in 1968, the company conducted the first social policy experiment in the United States, the New Jersey Negative Income Tax Experiment. Today, Mathematica employs over 900 staff across offices in Princeton, Ann Arbor, Cambridge, Chicago, Oakland, and Washington, DC.

The firm brings high standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to information collection and analysis for its partners and clients. Mathematica’s capabilities include program evaluation, policy research, survey design, data collection, performance measurement, and data management. The company serves federal agencies, state and local governments, foundations, universities, professional associations, and businesses.

Mathematica’s core service is data analytics, supported by a rigorous quality assurance process that includes in-house and independent peer reviews. The firm emphasizes objective, evidence-based standards and integrates quantitative and qualitative data. Its collaborative approach keeps projects aligned with client needs.

The agency works across a wide range of policy areas, including health, education, early childhood, family support, nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica has not yet received any client reviews on Agency Spotter, and its rating stands at 0.0.

Mathematica’s portfolio includes landmark studies that have informed policy decisions. The firm’s commitment to superior data and collaboration has earned a reputation for rigor and excellence over more than five decades.