Economic & Market Analysis

Expert economic and market analysis across a range of public policy, competition and investment decision-making

Understanding markets is important for a range of decision making and strategy for government, regulators, business and non-government organisations.

We provide insights and expert advice based on the application of robust economic frameworks, research and analysis.

We provide critical insight and expert advice in legal and regulatory proceedings, public policy, strategic decision-making and competition analysis based on decades of applied experience working with government agencies, regulatory authorities and business.

What we do

Market research – including size, drivers of demand and trends
Competition analysis – industry and market analysis for regulatory policy and determinations
Demand and supply analysis – forecasting and pricing strategies
Economic impact and contribution – cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness and economic outcome modelling
Investment analysis – economic and financial analysis to support business cases
Market monitoring – industry statistics and market trend analysis including demographic and population analysis
Resource strategy and planning – cost-utility analysis.

Examples of some of our recent work in economic and market analysis:

Energy market reforms in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Singapore
Use of economic instruments used for managing natural resources including water use
Design and application of revenue regulation of network industries, such as electricity, gas, rail, telecommunications and critical infrastructure such as air and sea ports
Cost-benefit analysis for public policy decision-making and regulatory approvals including resource consents
Principal-agent analysis and analysis of expected performance for purposes of interpreting contracts and estimating damages.

Our team includes leading economists and analysts, with expertise across a wide range of sectors. We thrive on solving complex problems, which means each project we do is tailored to our client and the circumstances.

If we don’t know the answer, we will use our extensive international connections to find someone who does.

The collective skill sets and experience of our experts mean that we can offer economic services with a truly independent perspective, beyond superficial or obvious conclusions.