EX-23.1 21 msci-ex231_12.htm CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP msci-ex231_12.htm

EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-147540, 333-165888, 333-167624 and 333-210987) and on Form S-3 (No. 333-206232) of MSCI Inc. of our report dated February 26, 2018, relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

February 26, 2018