ABOUT
What we do
The European Centre for Entrepreneurship and Policy Reform (ECEPR) seeks to ensure that Europe thrives in the 21st century by advancing pro-growth reforms. We do this through commissioned research and independent analysis across the policy areas that shape growth and entrepreneurship—such as regulation, technology, education, health, and labour markets. We publish papers, reports, and policy briefs that translate evidence into practical reform proposals. In addition, we provide advisory support, helping organisations and decision-makers interpret evidence, assess reform options, and design practical, outcome-focused strategies. We are non-partisan and outcome-driven: growth policies are neither left nor right, but essential to delivering results.
Who we are
Nima Sanandaji is the Director of the European Centre for Entrepreneurship and Policy Reform (ECEPR). He holds a PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. His work spans economics and the social sciences, with research contributions that also touch on areas such as history and the natural sciences. He is the author of more than 30 books on innovation and entrepreneurship, women’s career opportunities, crime prevention and preventive social work, the history of enterprise, and the Nordic welfare states.
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​ECEPR collaborates with leading researchers and subject-matter experts across Europe and beyond. Through a broad network spanning fields such as education, health, labour markets, innovation and technology, and entrepreneurship policy, we bring together the best available evidence and expertise to inform practical, pro-growth reforms.