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.

Examples of our work

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An engine for regional growth

Cultural heritage tourism can generate economic benefits beyond major cities. Using New Zealand’s Highland Games as an example, Sapere explores how heritage events support regional economic growth, attract visitors, strengthen local identity and create lasting value for communities.

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Economic impact of Artificial Intelligence on the finance industry

Sapere and King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) jointly prepared a report for the Australian Finance Industry Association on the potential the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Australian Finance Industry. Including estimate of additional economic activity (GDP) and identified potential regulatory impediments.

Economic impact of establishing a legal recreational cannabis market

Prepared an analysis of the potential economic impact of establishing a legal recreational cannabis market in Victoria. Included preparation of estimates of additional jobs and government revenues.

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Demand model of the Post, Digital and Visual Effects sector

Developed a market and demand model of the Post, Digital and Visual Effects sector in Australia including modelling how the size of the sector would change in response to changes in macroeconomic variables such as interest rates or by incentives offered across jurisdictions.

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Economic impacts of tourism

Preparation of a report for the NZ Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment providing advice on tourism funding flows across stakeholders, along with the economic impacts of tourism, and to offer a high-level indication of potential infrastructure pressures associated with the Tourism Growth Roadmap.

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Distillery industry export market analysis

Preparation of a report for the Victorian distilling industry to identify a set of priority markets with demonstrated export potential for Victorian distilled products, including the development of market entry strategies for each market identified. Explanatory text about expertise

Governance Framework and Regulatory Improvement

Design and delivery advisory for a program to reduce risk for a maritime regulator. Program design was based on development and agreement of a shared risk model between the regulator, port and industry stakeholders.

Implementation of the Victorian Business Acceleration Fund

Assisting the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance with the delivery of the Victorian Business Acceleration Fund which comprises nearly 100 individual projects aimed at reducing the cost of business and encouraging economic growth.

Major Government Infrastructure Program

Program design for a major, multi-year departmental change program, including development and implementation of required program controls.

Local Government Grants Program Governance Review

Review and recommended improvements to governance through the full lifecycle of grant program design, project selection and allocation through to delivery and benefits realisation.

Major Government Infrastructure Program

Program design for a major, multi-year departmental change program, including development and implementation of required program controls.

Sapere Good Governance Guide

Based on years of project and program assessment, assurance and delivery, the Sapere Good Governance Guide helps establish the right governance and decision making for major initiatives as a way of maximising success and avoiding common challenges that can lead to project failure.

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.

Key contacts

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David Moore

William Li

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