The staff of the Care & Social Security Cluster carry out research into healthcare and social security on the basis of a variety of types of analyses.

1. Market analyses, which pivot on the most appropriate form and degree of government intervention for the achievement of the best healthcare and social security results.
2. Evaluation, effectiveness and cost-benefit studies;
3. Studies of budgeting and funding systems;
4. Explanations, forecasts and simulation studies;
5. Measurements of consumer preferences.

These analyses are carried out for healthcare and the entire social security domain (including pensions). The Cluster also possesses specific expertise in the field of rehabilitation services.