Economists is a premier economic consulting firm in the fields of law and economics, public policy and business strategy. The company offers consulting and testifying services in the context of litigation, arbitration, proposed mergers and acquisitions, regulatory hearings and business planning. Its clients include legal counsel, businesses, trade associations, government agencies and multilateral organizations. Economists was established in 1981 in Washington, D.C., by a former director and two assistant directors of the Economic Policy Office of the United States Department of Justice's antitrust division. The firm consists of more than 35 professional economists, supported by research associates, research librarians, computer specialists and other support staff. Some of the matters that EI has worked on include liability and damages litigation, merger reviews and government agency proceedings. Economists maintains a location in Washington, D.C.