James joined Simetrica-Jacobs as a Graduate Economist in 2024, contributing to projects in wellbeing measurement and impact analysis across a range of sectors. Attracted by the diversity of our work and the opportunity to create meaningful social value, James brings a strong passion for economics and evidence-based analysis to our experienced team. He holds a Master’s degree and a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Essex, where his research focused on economic impact evaluation.