MV Matias VairaEconomic Advisory

Expertise

Economic methods selected around the decision—not the other way around.

Proportionate, transparent analysis that distinguishes activity from impact, and impact from net economic value.

01ECONOMIC APPRAISAL

Social Cost-Benefit Analysis

Frameworks and project appraisals that identify the economic and social value created relative to a credible counterfactual.

  • Economic costs and benefits
  • Shadow pricing and externalities
  • Distributional analysis
  • Risk, uncertainty and sensitivity testing
02ECONOMIC MODELLING

CGE, Scenario & Impact Modelling

Economy-wide and sector-level modelling designed to answer specific policy or investment questions.

  • Dynamic CGE modelling
  • Input-output and multiplier analysis
  • Econometric and forecasting methods
  • Long-term scenario design
03INVESTMENT ADVISORY

Business Cases & Investment Review

Independent review and development of economic cases for major projects, strategies and investment proposals.

  • Economic case development
  • Feasibility and options analysis
  • Investment proposal challenge
  • Executive and committee material
04URBAN & REGIONAL ECONOMICS

Place, Infrastructure & Development

Analysis of how major urban, real-estate and infrastructure investments affect productivity, labour markets, housing and regional development.

  • Urban development scenarios
  • Agglomeration and productivity
  • Housing and affordability
  • Regional economic effects

Engagement formats

Flexible support for different project needs.

Standalone commissionA complete economic appraisal, modelling exercise or strategic study.
Independent reviewTechnical challenge, peer review or quality assurance of existing work.
Consortium specialistEconomic expertise embedded within a multidisciplinary consulting team.
Ongoing advisoryRetained support for executives, investment teams or public-sector leaders.