Economics research

Economic impact assessments: These are used to quantify the contribution a business, event or development makes to the economy through generating GDP and employment. We have undertaken these studies for major events, industry bodies, private companies and new developments to support funding and consent applications.

Retail impact assessments: New retail developments often require resource consent, and an assessment of how they will affect the existing retail environment, to contribute to the Assessment of Environmental Effects that accompanies applications.

Market assessments: Analysis to understand current and future market situations, including the size and location of market demand and supply, to support internal network planning and strategy.

Cost benefit analysis: CBA is a commonly adopted economic assessment method that is used to assess projects or policies. It pulls together information to aid decision making around the use or allocation of resources.

Economic forecasts: Understanding how economies function and the forces that will influence change is important to capitalise on opportunities and minimise risk. We use a range of modelling techniques to project future economic changes and summarise implications in a compelling and articulate way.