Economic Impact Assessment
Quantify the economic effects of investments, projects and policy interventions, including output, employment, industry and regional impacts.
INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC ADVISORY
Rigorous economics for complex investment and policy decisions.
Evidence. Insight. Better Decisions.
Independent economic analysis, advanced modelling and investment appraisal for governments, investors, businesses and institutions. From major public investments to business expansion decisions, we provide rigorous evidence to inform investment choices.
WHAT WE DO
Economic expertise for complex decisions
Five specialist economic services, tailored to the scale and complexity of each assignment.
Economic Modelling
Computable general equilibrium (CGE), input–output analysis, scenario development and sectoral or regional economic modelling.
Social Cost–Benefit Analysis & Investment Appraisal
Evaluate projects and investment options through economic appraisal, social costs and benefits, risk assessment and sensitivity analysis.
Econometrics, Forecasting & Economic Research
Applied econometrics, economic forecasting, labour market analysis, sector studies and evidence-based research.
Economic Frameworks & Capability Building
Design appraisal methodologies, analytical frameworks, modelling tools and training for institutions and organisations.
WHO WE SERVE
Independent economic expertise for organisations of every scale
From major public investments to business expansion decisions, our analysis is shaped around each client’s needs.
Government & Public Institutions
Economic evaluation, impact assessment and modelling to support public investment and policy decisions.
Investors & Project Developers
Independent economic appraisal, feasibility studies and impact analysis for investment projects.
Businesses & SMEs
Market assessment, investment feasibility and economic analysis for expansion and business investment decisions.
Industry & Regional Organisations
Regional economic studies, sector analysis and evidence to support industry development and investment.
OUR EXPERTISE
International experience. Practical economic solutions.
Our practice draws on the founder’s previous professional experience across sovereign investment, government, economic development and applied research.
Sovereign investment & major projects
Experience leading economic advisory and establishing economic modelling and appraisal capabilities within Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Special economic zones & development
Developed economic appraisal frameworks at Saudi Arabia’s Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority that supported approval of four special economic zones.
Government economic modelling
Applied economic modelling, econometrics and labour market analysis in senior roles within the New South Wales Government.
International economic research
Led research for the inaugural Mexico Peace Index and co-authored the Global Peace Index while at the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Founder’s experience in previous professional roles; these are not presented as engagements undertaken by Vaira Economic Advisory.
Explore our expertiseAUSTRALIAN ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE
From economic data to insight
Australian-focused economic intelligence products developed by Vaira.
Vaira Economic Pulse
An interactive dashboard tracking Australian activity, labour markets, inflation, housing and other economic indicators.
Explore dashboard ↗Vaira Weekly Economic Intelligence
Independent weekly analysis of Australian economic developments and international trends affecting Australia.
Read weekly intelligence ↗ABOUT VAIRA
Independent thinking. International perspective.
Vaira Economic Advisory is an Australia-based, founder-led specialist economic consultancy established by Dr Matias Vaira. We combine international experience, analytical rigour and access to specialist expertise to address complex economic questions.
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