About us SMAC provides a range of services for the EU institutions to support data collection, questionnaire design and data analysis.By leveraging the expertise of social scientists (e.g. economists, econometricians, sociologists and political scientists), the team contributes to high-quality data collection and analysis that can effectively guide policymaking in the EU. The centre also organises seminars and training on survey related topics.© natali_mis - stock.adobe.com Our activities SurveysSMAC provides support with data collection and survey design. This includes guidance on sampling strategies, survey mode and duration, questionnaire design, and insights on quality control.Data analysisSMAC provides a range of data analysis services, including descriptive statistics and regression analysis. SMAC can also help to communicate the findings of the analysis, in the form of policy briefs or reports.PublicationsThe SMAC team regularly publishes policy reports, briefs, and peer-reviewed articles in recognised international journals, e.g., The Journal Of Human Resources, European Economic Review, Journal of Health Economics, and Journal of Economic Geography. Check out recent publicationsEventsSMAC organises a variety of events and workshops. These include trainings on survey methods, thematic events and research presentations.Discover upcoming events BrochureDownload the SMAC leaflet and discover how we support evidence-based EU policy making through expert survey design, data analysis, and social science research. ProjectsJRC FairnessTo provide a wider evidence base that can enhance EU policy aiming to achieve this goal, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has embarked on a multi-year cross-national research project to study different aspects of fairness.Loneliness in the EUThe Joint Research Centre, in collaboration with the European Parliament and the European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion, studies loneliness in the EU within the framework of the pilot project “Monitoring Loneliness in Europe”.Quality of Life in European citiesThe Survey Methods and Analysis Centre (SMAC) supports the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy in analysing surveys on urban quality of life across Europe since 2007, covering topics like cleanliness, safety, satisfaction with air quality, public transport, job availability, and affordable housing. Our Team Béatrice D'HombresProject Leader - Scientific Research and Policy AnalysisORCiD profileSylke Viola SchnepfSenior Policy AdvisorORCiD profileBegoña Cabeza MartínezQuantitative Policy AnalystORCiD profileElena StepanovaSocio-Economic Analyst - Quantitative Policy AnalystElizabeth CasabiancaSocio-Economic Analyst - Quantitative Policy AnalystORCiD profileFrancesco BerlingieriSocio-Economic Analyst – Applied EconomistORCiD profileMinna NurminenSocio-Economic Analyst - Quantitative Policy AnalystPaula Zuluaga-BorreroSocio-Economic Analyst - Quantitative Policy AnalystORCiD profileStavros VlachosPolicy Analyst - Scientific Project Officer - Quantitative Policy AnalystORCiD profile Contact Organisation SMAC - Survey Methods and Analysis CentreEmailJRC-SMACec [dot] europa [dot] eu
SMAC provides a range of services for the EU institutions to support data collection, questionnaire design and data analysis.By leveraging the expertise of social scientists (e.g. economists, econometricians, sociologists and political scientists), the team contributes to high-quality data collection and analysis that can effectively guide policymaking in the EU. The centre also organises seminars and training on survey related topics.© natali_mis - stock.adobe.com
BrochureDownload the SMAC leaflet and discover how we support evidence-based EU policy making through expert survey design, data analysis, and social science research.
JRC FairnessTo provide a wider evidence base that can enhance EU policy aiming to achieve this goal, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has embarked on a multi-year cross-national research project to study different aspects of fairness.
Loneliness in the EUThe Joint Research Centre, in collaboration with the European Parliament and the European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion, studies loneliness in the EU within the framework of the pilot project “Monitoring Loneliness in Europe”.
Quality of Life in European citiesThe Survey Methods and Analysis Centre (SMAC) supports the Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy in analysing surveys on urban quality of life across Europe since 2007, covering topics like cleanliness, safety, satisfaction with air quality, public transport, job availability, and affordable housing.
