William Li

William Li

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William specialises in economic modelling, data analytics, policy development and strategic planning. William combines a diverse skillset that includes quantitative skills such as econometric modelling, cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessment, program evaluation and geospatial analysis with nuanced of policy, regulatory and strategic considerations to provide rigorous evidence-based advice to clients in both the public sector and industry.

This has included experience in matters of regulation, innovation economics, regional development and strategic planning, as well as developing tools and analytics for clients to derive insights from their large and complex datasets using Python and R.

Prior to becoming an economic consultant, William held a number of economic advisory roles in the Victorian public service, across regional development, agriculture and economic policy.

Specialisations

Expertise

  • Data analytics
  • Economic and market analysis
  • Evaluations
  • Regulatory and cost benefit analysis
  • Strategy and business cases

Industries

  • Arts, culture and recreation
  • Economic development
  • Primary industry and biosecurity
  • Property and housing
  • Science and innovation
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Qualifications & accolades

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Melbourne (AUS)
  • Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne

Recent work highlights include:

  • Lapsing program evaluation and demand modelling for the NSW Government’s Post-digital and Visual Effects and Digital Games rebates
  • Development of the Strategic Business Case for the NSW Government’s Heritage Strategy
  • Development of the Victorian distillery industry export report (link to summary report)
  • Lapsing program evaluation of the Victorian Government’s Building Financial Capabilities of Housing Agencies (BFCHA) program (link to summary report)
  • Estimate of the potential size of a regulated cannabis market in Victoria
  • Estimation of the value of data-driven innovation in New Zealand
  • Estimation of the size of the backyard eggs market in Australia (link to summary report)
  • A geospatial model of the distribution of use of different types of plant for firefighting across Victoria
  • A program evaluation of the impacts of a grants program for IoT and digital technology in agriculture in Victoria

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Distilling success for Victorian spirit exports

  • Client: Agriculture Victoria
The Australian craft distillery sector has grown significantly, with Victoria now having 188 distilleries. Sapere, commissioned by Agriculture Victoria, identified priority markets and developed market entry strategies for Victorian spirit exporters.
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Growing social housing—Building Financial Capacity of Housing Agencies program evaluation

  • Client: Department of Treasury and Finance (Victoria)
The Victorian Treasury offered A$1.1 billion in low-cost, long-term low-interest loans and state guarantees to community housing agencies. Our evaluation of this program managed the complexity of complementary social housing funding and financing programs in our analysis.
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