Prosperity Through Planning
We're an economic consulting firm that helps clients and communities achieve sustainable prosperity.
The ADE team brings its objective technical expertise and community-building talent to every project. We are an agile, full-service firm that works collaboratively with our clients and their partners to craft solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. We connect our clients to the action strategies, tools, and resources they need to thrive within the fast-changing environment in which we live and work.

What We Do
ADE provides a broad range of integrated economic consulting services. Browse a service area below to learn more about what we can do.
- Economic Development Strategies
- Research and Economic Analysis
- Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis
- Financing and Resource Development
- Public Policy and Regional Collaboration
- Economic Development Program Services
An ADE Success Story
San Joaquin Valley Regional Industry Cluster Action Plan
Applied Development Economics has completed a Major Cluster Analysis and Action Plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
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ADE Walnut Creek Office has Moved!
Our Walnut Creek office has moved, effective December 31, 2012. Read More…