The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is an Irish research organization founded in 1960. It conducts evidence-based research to inform public policy, focusing on areas like macroeconomics, energy, education, and social inclusion[1][5]. ESRI offers research publications, including the Quarterly Economic Commentary and Research Bulletins, and collaborates with institutions like Trinity College Dublin[1]. Its target audience includes policymakers and civil society. The unique selling proposition is its rigorous, data-driven approach to policy analysis, making it a leading authority in Irish economic and social research[1][5].