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Economic advice designed around the decision, not the template.

Specialist support across investment appraisal, economic impact, modelling, policy and institutional capability.

An integrated approach

Methods are selected to fit the decision. A single engagement may combine SCBA, economic impact, econometrics, CGE and executive advisory.

Economic Advisory

Strategic analysis, executive briefs and independent advice for senior decision-makers.

Investment Appraisal

Economic assessment of business cases, major projects and investment proposals.

Social Cost–Benefit Analysis

Counterfactuals, shadow pricing, risk, distributional effects and value-for-money.

Economic Impact Assessment

GDP, employment, productivity, fiscal and economy-wide effects.

CGE Modelling

Scenario analysis for investments, policy reforms and structural economic change.

Econometrics & Forecasting

Forecasting, labour-market analysis, productivity research and quantitative evaluation.

Economic Development

Evidence-led strategies for competitiveness, diversification and institutional development.

Capability Building

Frameworks, training and practical tools that strengthen internal economics capability.

Our analytical approach

Rigour built into every engagement.

01

Frame the decision

Clarify the question, decision-maker, time horizon and required standard of evidence.

02

Build the counterfactual

Establish what would happen without the intervention or investment.

03

Select the method

Apply SCBA, econometrics, CGE, economic impact or a proportionate combination.

04

Test assumptions and risk

Examine sensitivity, uncertainty, distribution and unintended effects.

05

Translate into a decision

Present clear, traceable findings aligned with governance and approval requirements.