Developing Trade Consultants draws on a network of international experts to create the right team for each project. Our approach combines quantitative and qualitative methods in a way that produces genuinely insightful research and analysis. All of our consultants have graduate training in economics and related disciplines, often to Ph.D. level, and most have work experience in the leading international organizations. All work is led by Principal, Dr. Ben Shepherd, who takes primary responsibility for analytical approach and quality control of outputs.
Dr. Ben Shepherd Principal
Ben has over ten year’s experience in Trade Policy and Development, and has consulted for the leading international organizations in the field. He has a strong background in quantitative analysis, backed up with policy-relevant experience in the developing country context. His expertise covers all areas in which DTC is active. He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, and a similar number of book chapters and book-length reports. After completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University, he founded DTC in 2009.