Policy Intervention Simulation

We develop country-specific models to simulate the effects of policy responses to socioeconomic development vulnerabilities.
Conflict Analysis Research

We conduct country-specific studies of the potential socioeconomic threats to political and social stability.
Country Business Risk Evaluation

We provide comprehensive country business climate assessments through data driven evaluations of social, economic, and political conditions.
Socioeconomic Vulnerability Assessment

Using real world data, we identify relative development vulnerabilities in areas of human, social, economic, political, and ecological development.
Managing Country Vulnerability Training

We offer classroom training to government officials, business leaders, civil society, and other stakeholders to increase their capability to use data for successful public policy and business decision making.

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ICAT is an interdisciplinary research group comprised of faculty in the Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis and Computer Science at Kennesaw State University. Our research group studies the economic, political, social, and ecological causes and consequences of conflict and conflict vulnerabilities. In our work, we take advantage of the growing number of available data for country analytical purposes. Methodologically, we emphasize data driven methods like regression analyses, simulations, and data visualizations. We use our analyses to identify public policies that reduce violence and help to restore peace. Our work emphasizes market economics and equitable social development as the foundation for conflict prevention and transformation.