Welcome to Applied Economics 

Applied Economics is a respected Australian consultancy firm with a reputation for providing quality reports, efficiency  and value for money.

Founded in 1989, the company has offices in Sydney and Canberra and provides independent and objective advice to public and private sector clients on a wide range of policy and business matters. We also conduct training courses and workshops on the principles and practices of economics with an emphasis on day-to-day applications.

Applied Economics has a number of senior consultants and two principals, Dr Peter Abelson and Dr Glenn Withers (currently on long-term leave from the company under contract as Chief Executive Officer of Universities Australia), who have extensive experience over the past 30 years in advising the public and private sector on all aspects of economic policy development and practice. The company partners with other firms or specialist consultants where required.

Applied Economics has a solid background in economic research and practice and applies high professional standards and rigorous methods to solving practical problems. We aim to provide well-researched, realistic and practical advice to clients. The level of detail is tailored to the needs of the client and project. Our reports are written in plain English. Importantly, the company has a reputation for efficiency and for producing reports on time.

Applied Economics maintains high ethical standards and is trusted for its reliability and the standard of its work.