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TL;DR Here's a list of 25 major consulting firms known for publishing research: McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Bain & Company Deloitte

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Here's a list of 25 major consulting firms known for publishing research:

  1. McKinsey & Company
  2. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
  3. Bain & Company
  4. Deloitte
  5. PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
  6. Ernst & Young (EY)
  7. KPMG
  8. Accenture
  9. Booz Allen Hamilton
  10. Oliver Wyman
  11. A.T. Kearney
  12. Roland Berger
  13. Capgemini
  14. IBM Consulting
  15. Mercer
  16. Willis Towers Watson
  17. Gartner
  18. Forrester Research
  19. IDC (International Data Corporation)
  20. L.E.K. Consulting
  21. Strategy&
  22. Grant Thornton
  23. FTI Consulting
  24. Aon
  25. BearingPoint

To find free research papers from these firms:

  1. Visit the official website of each consulting firm.
  2. Look for sections like "Insights," "Research," "Publications," or "Knowledge Center."
  3. Some firms may require you to create a free account to access their research.
  4. Check for filters or categories to find free content, as some papers may be paid or require a subscription.

Remember that the availability of free research papers can vary by firm and may change over time. Some firms are more generous with their free content than others.

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