We bring clarity to complex economic problems arising in competition, finance, regulation and policy. Our insights are increasingly underpinned by sophisticated analytical and data techniques.
Economic analysis lies at the heart of many questions arising in merger control regimes and in the enforcement of competition laws that restrain unilateral and coordinated conduct.
Read moreFinancial economic analysis plays an increasingly prominent role in guiding high stakes decisions in utility regulation, and securities market litigation involving allegations of misleading disclosure, insider trading or market manipulation.
Read moreSustained reform in the regulation of infrastructure services has given rise to extensive use of economic analysis in guiding the terms for access to such infrastructure, as well as the complex arrangements that often underpin wholesale energy, bulk water and other commodity markets.
Read moreEconomic analysis is a powerful tool for assisting well-informed, evidence-based public policy decisions, and policy makers are increasingly turning to external advisors with established sectoral expertise to assist with complex, high stakes decisions.
Read moreExplosive growth in the data being collected in the course of everyday economic activity is opening up boundless opportunities to bring insights for guiding business and policy decisions.
Read moreThe complexity of markets and industries, in combination with the increasing availability of data, is providing greater opportunities to use sophisticated modelling techniques to deliver unique insights to business and policy challenges.
Read moreOur team of experts have a long track record assisting high stakes decision-making using evidence-based economic analysis that is focused, accessible and capable of withstanding the most intense scrutiny.
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Read moreIPART asked us to prepare a report explaining the interaction between the licence provisions applying to the NSW electricity distribution…
Read moreWe recently prepared a report for IPART that assesses options for modifying the regulatory framework to provide the NSW distribution…
Read moreProject EnergyConnect (PEC) is the proposed new interconnector between NSW and South Australia that is being developed jointly by TransGrid…
Read moreThey typically come to us in circumstances where it is critical to understand the strengths and weaknesses of options they must choose between, and when decisions may have profound consequences.
We are committed to ensuring that our analysis is focused on the problem at hand, and capable of being translated into conclusions that are clear and practicable.