--- title: Economic Competitiveness Index description: Discover the Economic Competitiveness Index, a data-driven framework that helps regions benchmark economic performance and make informed investment decisions. image: https://www.camecon.com/hubfs/Policy%20Evaluation.png --- # Economic Competitiveness Index A standardized framework for comparing regional economic performance to support confident policymaking and investment decisions. - [ Why Regions Need a Better Way to Compare Performance ](https://www.camecon.com/economic-competitiveness-index#theindex) - [ What the Index Provides ](https://www.camecon.com/economic-competitiveness-index#whatitdoes) - [ Who Uses the Index ](https://www.camecon.com/economic-competitiveness-index#whoitsfor) - [ Get in Touch ](https://www.camecon.com/economic-competitiveness-index#getintouch) ## What is the Economic Competitiveness Index? The Economic Competitiveness Index is a data-driven framework developed by Cambridge Econometrics to help regions understand how they compare across the core factors that shape long-term economic competitiveness. Built using publicly available data and a transparent methodology, the Economic Competitiveness Index provides a consistent, structured way to benchmark economic performance across metropolitan areas, multi-county regions, or individual counties—helping decision-makers interpret complex data and compare places with confidence. The index provides a standard platform to measure economic competitiveness and Cambridge Econometrics works closely with clients to tailor the index to be relevant to their region. Results are presented through an easy-to-use interactive online dashboard, developed in partnership with [mySidewalk.](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysidewalk.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cre%40camecon.com%7Cbc78bc868a9b4d646a1f08de70bbb071%7C15ad10e6be5f467e906cd82de345d37f%7C0%7C0%7C639072148588527923%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gpq0%2BulWSna6pCnO0cjUmn5BJWn%2FPRRX7XtxVTwma48%3D&reserved=0)   ![1773053226745-b3866b1c-39dc-4977-a8cd-ad59bd3e823f_1](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1773053226745-b3866b1c-39dc-4977-a8cd-ad59bd3e823f_1.jpg?width=576&height=1024&name=1773053226745-b3866b1c-39dc-4977-a8cd-ad59bd3e823f_1.jpg) ## Why Regions Need a Better Way to Compare Performance Regions often face challenges when comparing economic performance across places. Economic data are frequently fragmented across sources, geographies may not align, and indicators are defined inconsistently—making it difficult to assess relative strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. The Economic Competitiveness Index addresses these challenges by offering a standardized, repeatable framework that allows regions to assess relative performance across a defined set of competitiveness themes, using consistent indicators and clearly defined comparison geographies. By replacing disconnected data points with a comparable evidence base, the ECI helps regions move from data collection to informed strategic economic priorities and investments. [ Get in touch ](https://www.camecon.com/economic-competitiveness-index#getintouch) ### Economic Competitiveness Index for Worcester (MA) Metro Area [ Explore example index: Worcester (MA) Metro Area ](https://dashboards.mysidewalk.com/competitiveness-index) - ![Screenshot 2026-02-18 132644](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-02-18%20132644.png?width=1315&height=690&name=Screenshot%202026-02-18%20132644.png) Snippet from example index: Worcester (MA) Metro Area Economic Competitiveness Index - ![Untitled design (87)](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(87).png?width=1200&height=600&name=Untitled%20design%20(87).png)  Snippet from example index: Worcester (MA) Metro Area Economic Competitiveness Index  - ![Untitled design (88)](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(88).png?width=1315&height=690&name=Untitled%20design%20(88).png)  Snippet from example index: Worcester (MA) Metro Area Economic Competitiveness Index  ## What the Economic Competitiveness Index Provides The ECI is designed to help regions answer practical, decision-oriented questions such as: To support this analysis, the Economic Competitiveness Index is organized around six core themes: These themes provide a structured lens through which regions can understand current performance and potential long-term competitiveness compared to competitors and peer regions.     ## Built for Meaningful Comparision A central feature of the Economic Competitiveness Index is its focus on relative performance. Cambridge Econometrics works with clients to identify appropriate peer and competitor regions, ensuring that comparisons are relevant and grounded in regional context. All indicators used in the Economic Competitiveness Index are drawn from trusted public data sources, ensuring transparency, replicability, and suitability for public-facing analysis. ![MAP 2-png](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MAP%202-png.png?width=896&height=910&name=MAP%202-png.png)   ## Who Uses the Economic Competitiveness Index? The Economic Competitiveness Index is designed to support organizations that rely on credible, comparable economic intelligence, including: By providing a shared framework and common language, the Economic Competitiveness Index helps diverse stakeholders align around evidence when setting priorities, evaluating progress, or communicating regional performance. ## Working With Us to Develop a Unique Economic Competitive Index for Your Region The Economic Competitiveness Index is delivered through an online dashboard developed in partnership with [mySidewalk](https://www.mysidewalk.com/).  Additional data indicators can be included to customize the index to best fit the economic dynamics of your specific region. ## Get in Touch To learn more about the Economic Competitiveness Index, request a walkthrough of the dashboard, or discuss developing a tailored index for your region, contact Cambridge Econometrics.  ![Untitled design (66)](https://www.camecon.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(66).png?width=1200&height=600&name=Untitled%20design%20(66).png) #### Dan Hodge ###### Executive Vice President ###### t: [+ 1 413 206 4001](tel:+%201%20413%20206%204001) ###### e: [dh@camecon.com](tel:dh@camecon.com) [![](https://www.camecon.com/hubfs/camecon/About/Vector%20(1).svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhodge-econ/)