Completed Projects - Economic Modelling

Recent Projects

Scenario Planning for an Innovative Response to the Water Challenge in the Murray Riverina Region (2011). More details...

Economic Impact of the Moreton Bay Rail Link Project on the Economies of South-East Queensland and Queensland (2011). More details...

The Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the South Australian State and Regional Economies (1998 - 2011). More details...

Economic Evaluation of the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project (2011). More details...

Economic Impact of Roaring 40s Wind Farms: Construction Phase (2011). More details...

Clare Valley Water Security Plan (2011). More details...

Carbon Neutral 2013 – emissions reduction pathways and investment modelling (2010). More details...

Economic Impact of the 2010/11 South Australian Budget Employment Cuts (2010). More details...

Economic Analysis of Adelaide Hills Tourism (2010). More details...

Local Input-Output Modelling of Victorian Primary Industries (2010). More details...

Economic Analysis of Road Funding Options on Kangaroo Island (2010). More details...

Economic Indicators for the Commercial Fisheries of South Australia (1998 - 2010). More details...

Economic Impact of the Port of Geelong (2010). More details...

Port Adelaide Town Centre Benchmarking Report (2009 - 2010). More details...

Economic Contribution of Tourism and Agriculture to the Kangaroo Island Regional Economy (2009). More details...

Community Economic Analysis (2009). More details...

Economic Analysis: Fishing Industry Impact Study – Kimberley LNG Project (2009). More details...

National Climate Change Coastal Vulnerability Assessment - Yorke Peninsula Case Study (2009). More details...

Economic Trends in South Australia's Commercial Fisheries: 1997/98 to 2007/08 (2009). More details...

Economic and Environmental Indicators for South Australia and its Regions (2009). More details...

Economic and Environmental Indicators for South Australia and its Regions: Conference Presentation (2009). More details...

Port of Port Kembla Economic Impact Study (2009). More details...

Economic Assessment of Melbourne East-West Link Options (2008). More details...

Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Planning Socio-Economic Aspects (2008). More details...

Flinders Ranges and Outback Strategic Tourism Plan (2008). More details...

Port Economic Impact Studies – Several (2000 - 2008). More details...

The Australian Ornamental Fish Industry in 2006/07 (2008). More details...

Assessing the Value of the Livestock Export Industry to Regional Australia (2007). More details...

Lower Murray Drought Impact Study: Economic Impact of Low River Flows (2007). More details...

Kangaroo Island Reduction in Transport Costs Study (2007). More details...

Victor Harbor Marine Facilities Upgrade (2007). More details...

Net Economic Impact of the Proposed Gaia Forest Plantation Company Development on Kangaroo Island (2006). More details...

Economic Assessment of the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre (2005). More details...

Economic Impact of the Timber Industry in the Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia (2005). More details...

Western Mount Lofty Ranges Regulatory Impact Report (2005). More details...

Study to Investigate and Recommend an Appropriate Quantum of the Water Based Levy forthe McLaren Vale Prescribed Wells Area Water Allocation Plan (2005). More details...

SA Economic Impact of the Timber Industry in the Green Triangle Region (2005). More details...

Economic Impact of Hardwood Chip Exports from the Port of Portland on the Green Triangle and Australian Economies (2005). More details...

Economic Impacts of Landuse Changes in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed (2004). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Impact of Drought Conditions and Water Restrictions on River Murray Irrigation Industries and Regions (2004). More details...

The Economic Impact of the Brisbane Festival and The Economic Impact of Riverfestival (2004). More details...

Quantifying the Economic Contribution of Regional South Australia (2004). More details...

Social, Economic and Environmental Values and Indicators for the Lower Murray Region (2003). More details...

The Risk and Economic Impact of Phylloxera in South Australia’s Viticultural Regions (2002). More details...

Fin Fish Planner (similar software developed for the Longline Oyster and Abalone) (1998 – 2000). More details...

Latest News

RISE Modelling Presentation

2 December 2011: Imran Zawwar, a recent intern research officer with EconSearch, presented a paper on the basic method and introduction to the RISE model to policy makers, consultants, researchers, managers and students with interests in regional economics at Carnegie Mellon University, Adelaide.

Fishing for Sustainability

December 2011: Julian Morison along with Tor Hundloe, Kate Brooks and Andrew Sullivan co-authored a book titled Fishing for Sustainability, will your grandchildren have the option to eat seafood. The book, published by Bond University Press, illustrates how the integration of ecology, economics and sociology can assist commercial fishers and their government managers in preserving the seafood industry.

RISE Presentation

23 November 2011: Julian Morison presented a paper titled A Practical Guide to Using the RISE Model for Economic Impact Analysis in the Murray Mallee LGA Region to the South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils held in Adelaide.

EconSearch to Evaluate Impacts of SA Marine Parks

July 2010: EconSearch in partnership with the Australian Institute for Social Research and Dr Hugh Kirkman and his environmental team, have been contracted by DENR - Coast and Marine to undertake a cost-benefit analysis on a state-wide basis and prepare an impact statement for each of the 19 parks proposed for South Australian state waters.

Projects by Industry

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