Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA

What Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA does

Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA (Elinkeinoelämän valtuuskunta EVA) is a Helsinki-based, Finnish-business-funded policy and pro-market think tank founded in 1974 and registered as a non-profit association (Y-tunnus 0211068-4). It produces independent research, public-opinion measurement, and policy recommendations addressing Finland's long-term economic competitiveness, with audiences spanning policymakers, business leaders, media, and the general public.

Its core platform is the Julkaisut portal on eva.fi, organized into analysis (EVA Analyysi), report (EVA Raportti), article (EVA Artikkeli), fact sheet (EVA Fakta), pamphlet, and podcast categories. The flagship empirical product is the Arvo- ja asennetutkimus (Value and Attitude Survey), a longitudinal cross-sectional survey of Finns aged 18–79 conducted since 1984 (n≈2,087 in spring 2024, margin of error 2–3pp) by Taloustutkimus Oy's internet panel, with statistical post-analysis by Yhdyskuntatutkimus Oy. Survey results feed the public Arvopankki (Value Bank) data portal, which exposes 40+ years of demographic and political cross-tabulations. The Verokone tax calculator, the Apunen & Maliranta economics podcast (since 2015, on Spotify), and the EVA Virkku morning-discussion series (since October 2019) are companion content products.

EVA's revenue model rests on member-company funding from the Finnish business community (elinkeinoelämä backing) supplemented by project-based co-funding with partners such as EK and Stockholm Network. All publications, the Arvopankki data portal, and Verokone are distributed free of charge; events and Business Fellows/Kumppani community programs operate on invitation or registration. GTM combines event-driven convening (EVA Forum, EVA Symposium, eurovaalitentti, 50th anniversary seminar), community-led engagement through the Fellows ecosystem, and direct policy advocacy targeting Finnish policymakers and political stakeholders.

Name

Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA

Legal name

Elinkeinoelämän valtuuskunta EVA ry

Website

https://eva.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elinkeinoelämän valtuuskunta EVA is a Finnish business-funded, non-profit policy and pro-market think tank founded in 1974, producing longitudinal attitude surveys, policy analyses, podcasts, and events for Finnish policymakers, business leaders, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Think Tank Services

akta.pro primary industry

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) (BPADAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

Keywords

• Policy think tank
• Economic policy research
• Public opinion surveys
• Business community advocacy
• Independent policy analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Member company funding (elinkeinoelämä backing): As Elinkeinoelämän valtuuskunta (Business Delegation/Council), EVA is funded by Finnish business and industry member companies; this is its core revenue base supporting publications, surveys, events, and seminars.
2. Grants and project-based co-funding: EVA co-implements projects with partners (e.g., seminars with Stockholm Network, joint events with other organizations), suggesting grant/project funding alongside core member support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA is a nonprofit think tank funded by Finnish business and industry that produces independent economic and social policy research, annual public attitude surveys, policy analyses, podcasts, and convening events targeting business leaders, policymakers, and media. Its core outputs are the Arvo- ja asennetutkimus longitudinal value and attitude survey (since 1984), publication series (EVA Analyysi, Raportti, Arvio, Artikkeli, Fakta), the publicly accessible Arvopankki data portal, the Verokone tax calculator, and high-profile events such as the EVA Forum, EVA Symposium, and eurovaalitentti election debate.

Product overview

EVA (Elinkeinoelämän valtuuskunta) operates a single integrated research-and-publishing platform rather than a suite of separate products. At the core is the Julkaisut portal (eva.fi/julkaisut/), which organises all outputs into publication categories (Analyysit, Arvo- ja asennetutkimukset, Faktat, Pamfletit, Podcastit, Raportit) and surfaces event recordings under Tallenteet. The flagship recurring product is the Arvo- ja asennetutkimus (Value and Attitude Survey series, running since 1984), whose results are exposed to the public through the Arvopankki database (eva.fi/arvopankki/). Companion tools include the Verokone tax calculator (eva.fi/verokone/). Audio/video media products — the Apunen & Maliranta podcast and the EVA Virkku morning discussion series — are produced in-house and distributed via the website and Spotify. The Business Fellows programme feeds expert authors (Chydenius Fellows etc.) into the publication pipeline, while EVA Symposium and EVA Forum are the live event formats that often become Tallenteet recordings. Together these form a think-tank content engine: survey data → analyses/reports → Arvopankki + Verokone + Podcast/Virkku + events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EVA Virkku: Morning breakfast discussion event series ("EVA Virkku") organized by EVA.
• Apunen/Maliranta (SPAM)
• Arvopankki
• Verokone

Products and services

• Julkaisut (Publications Portal) Central publication hub at eva.fi/julkaisut/ that organizes EVA's research output into categories (Analyysit, Arvo- ja asennetutkimukset, Faktat, Pamfletit, Podcastit, Raportit) with each item having a dedicated page with downloadable PDFs and charts. Used by Finnish policymakers, business leaders, media, and the general public.
• Arvo- ja asennetutkimus (Value and Attitude Survey) Annual flagship survey of Finnish values and attitudes conducted since 1984 by Taloustutkimus Oy via internet panel (~2,087 respondents aged 18-79 in spring 2024, margin of error 2-3 percentage points), with statistical analysis by Yhdyskuntatutkimus Oy (Pentti Kiljunen). Produces press releases, EVA Artikkelit, EVA Analyysit and EVA Raportit that feed the Arvopankki database. Used by policymakers, business leaders, media, and academics.
• Arvopankki (Value Bank) Public browsable database hosting the full time-series results of EVA's Arvo- ja asennetutkimus (Value and Attitude Survey) conducted since 1984, allowing users to query Finnish attitudes across demographics and over time via cross-tabulations. Used by researchers, journalists, students, and the public.
• Verokone (Tax Machine) Interactive tax calculator tool on eva.fi that lets users explore Finnish income and consumption tax scenarios, produced as a companion to EVA's tax-policy analyses. Available to Finnish taxpayers, journalists, and researchers.
• Apunen & Maliranta podcast (Selvästi Parempi Apunen/Maliranta) EVA-produced Finnish-language economics and policy podcast hosted by Matti Apunen and Mika Maliranta, covering topics such as AI's impact on employment, competitiveness, labour markets, and global free-riding. Distributed via the EVA website and Spotify. Aimed at business leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens.
• EVA Virkku (morning discussion series) Morning discussion format launched in October 2019, featuring two guests and an EVA moderator (e.g., Emilia Kullas) debating a topical issue such as tech giants, the labour market, or other policy themes. Recordings are published under Julkaisut - Tallenteet. Targeted at business and policy audiences.
• Tallenteet (Event Recordings Archive) Public archive at eva.fi of audio/video recordings from EVA Virkku sessions, seminars, election tents (e.g., EVAn suuri eurovaalitentti), and other events. Available for on-demand viewing.
• EVA Symposium & EVA Forum (event formats) Recurring EVA event formats: EVA Symposium (large annual half-day gathering, e.g., 'Nouseeko Suomi?', 'Työn tulevaisuus') and EVA Forum (smaller themed discussions such as 'Elements of Good Work' with Howard Gardner or 'Diversity in Business'). Recordings are released via Tallenteet. Targeted at business leaders, policymakers, and media.
• Business Fellows -ohjelma (Business Fellows Programme) Long-running programme that gathers selected Finnish business leaders and experts (e.g., Timo Ahopelto, Sixten Korkman, Ilkka Haavisto as Chydenius Fellows) to author analyses and reports for EVA. Builds the organization's expert ecosystem and feeds its publication pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% of Finns say they will definitely vote in European Parliament elections (vs 43% turnout in 2019)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Taloustutkimus OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTaloustutkimus Oy collects EVA's Arvo- ja asennetutkimus (Value and Attitude Survey) data via its internet panel using stratified random sampling. Survey data is weighted by age, gender, region, education, occupation/position, sector, and party support. Representative sample of 18-79 year-old Finns (excl. Åland).
• Yhdyskuntatutkimus Oy (Pentti Kiljunen)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerYhdyskuntatutkimus Oy conducts the statistical further analysis of EVAn Arvo- ja asennetutkimus data and produces the result graphics. Pentti Kiljunen is named as the senior analyst performing post-analysis.
• Etlatieto OycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEtlatieto Oy collected data for EVA's 2018/2019 business leader competitive survey (1,263 respondents: 75% CEOs, 13% other executives, 12% board members), 27.11-18.12.2018, representing Finnish companies employing at least 10 people (excl. Åland).
• Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto (EK) - Confederation of Finnish IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEK is the central confederation of Finnish business and industry that publicly endorses/promotes EVA's tax and economic policy proposals (e.g., 'Verotusta on uudistettava nyt' cited EK announcement on 7.2.2025 about cutting top marginal income tax rates, lowering corporate tax, and raising capital income tax thresholds).
• Stockholm NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized seminar on pharmaceutical safety regulation ('Ovatko lääkkeesi turvallisia?') on 14.3.2008 at EVA; ongoing intellectual partnership on European regulatory issues.
• Tero Ahonen (Teroahonen.com)minorOthersWebsite designer/maintainer credited in footer of eva.fi as 'Sivusto:: Tero Ahonen' - a Helsinki-based graphic designer and photographer.
• Aalto University School of Business (Tomi Viitala)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAalto University Assistant Professor Tomi Viitala authored EVA Analyysi No 56 'Yhteisöveron uusi diili' (A New Deal for Corporate Tax), proposing corporate tax rate cuts to 18% and capital gains tax cuts of 3-6 percentage points, partially funded via source-based withholding tax. The proposal was cited by PM candidate Antti Rinne.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Labour Institute for Economic Research (Palkansaajien tutkimuslaitos): The Finnish counterpart think tank on the labour/salary-earner side, also producing policy-relevant economic analyses with national reach. Directly comparable as the other major Finnish economic policy think tank — opposite political alignment but similar research-to-publication model.
• Timbro: Stockholm-based free-market think tank and Stockholm Network member. Closely comparable to EVA in ideological alignment (pro-market), publication-driven model, and role within the Nordic business-policy ecosystem.
• SNS – Centre for Business and Policy Studies (Studieförbundet Näringsliv och Samhälle): Swedish free-market and business-funded policy forum with the same institutional DNA as EVA: business-community financing, policy reports, seminars, and a publications library. Strongly comparable in mission, governance, and Nordic business-affiliated positioning.
• ETLA – Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (Elinkeinoelämän tutkimuslaitos): Finland's other major business-funded economic research institute, producing macroeconomic forecasts and policy analyses. Directly comparable to EVA in mission, domestic Finnish focus, and business-community backing, though ETLA emphasizes quantitative macroeconomic modelling where EVA emphasizes public opinion and policy commentary.
• Stockholm Network: Alliance of European free-market think tanks of which EVA is a member; co-organized the 2008 pharmaceutical safety seminar with EVA. Comparable as a convening and distribution network for European pro-market policy research.

Broad incumbents

• CEPS – Centre for European Policy Studies: Brussels-based European policy think tank producing research on economic, regulatory, and foreign-policy issues. Comparable in policy research format and EU-wide relevance, but with a broader issue remit than EVA's Finnish pro-market focus.
• Bruegel: Leading European economic policy think tank based in Brussels. Comparable in thought-leadership and policy research depth, though Bruegel operates at EU level with a much larger team and broader international audience.
• Centre for European Reform: London-based pro-European think tank publishing policy briefs and analyses on EU economics and foreign policy. Comparable in thought-leadership publication model and convening function, though more EU-foreign-policy focused than EVA.
• Confederation of Finnish Industries (Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto, EK): Central business confederation and EVA's primary strategic partner, publicly endorsing EVA's tax and economic policy proposals. Broader in scope (lobbying, services to members) but overlapping in agenda-setting and policy advocacy.
• Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE): Established international economics think tank producing influential policy research and analysis. Comparable as a business-aligned, high-credibility policy research brand, though operating at global rather than national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eva_fi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EVAthinktank
• Facebookfacebook.com/elinkeinoelamanvaltuuskunta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/finnish-business-and-policy-forum-eva
• Instagraminstagram.com/evathinktank

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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