What is your approach in solving the following case?
A government entity has hired you to do a study on strategic economic development in a particular region of the country. What should the objectives be of this study and how would you structure the study?
Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview
14
3
Well the question is intentionally meant to be vague since it is a brainstorming exercise. No need to clarify objective as that is part of the question in itself. I just wanted to see what other people's responses are and what ideas they can come up with.
I really want to down vote this answer
Economic development case
1
3.6k

Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Hi,
I believe the question is vague. Further clarification is required what "Strategic economic development" is refering to? And what does the goverment hopes in terms of outcome?
The study could be done to understand multiple things suchs as market growth, competitive landscape assesment, new opportunities etc.
Once the objective is clarified, structuring would be based on that.
Cheers!
2 comments

Adrian
on Nov 09, 2017

Adrian
on Nov 25, 2017
Similar Questions
Most Popular Posts
McKinsey: Prestige differences based on office location?
11
on Oct 07, 2025
Global
7
200+

Top answer by
Udayan
Coach
Top Rated MBB coach | 300+ Real MBB offers | McKinsey Engagement Manager in NYC |15 Years Interviewing Experience
7 Answers
200+ Views
K

+4
Applying to another role at BCG after receiving rejection
10
on Oct 10, 2025
Asia
7
100+

Top answer by
Hagen
Coach
Globally top-ranked MBB coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience
7 Answers
100+ Views


+4
Leadership examples PEI question MCK
10
on Oct 10, 2025
Europe
7
100+

Top answer by
Pedro
Coach
Most Senior Coach @ Preplounge: Bain | EY-Parthenon | RB | Principal level interviewer | PEI Expert | 30% in October
7 Answers
100+ Views

K
+4
Teneo Consulting TestGorilla Math Assessment Prep
17
on Oct 11, 2025
USA
3
300+

Top answer by
Jenny
Coach
Buy 1 get 1 free for 1st time clients | Ex-McKinsey Manager & Interviewer | +7 yrs Coaching | Go from good to great
3 Answers
300+ Views


Final question to ask to the interviewer, MCK
10
on Oct 12, 2025
Europe
6
100+

Top answer by
Seongyun
Coach
Current OW Interviewer | Offers from McKinsey, OW, All Big 4 Strategy Houses | CV & Cover Letter Review
6 Answers
100+ Views


+3