David Pearce

Executive Director

• a variety of quantitative analytical techniques including economywide and simulation modelling, risk analysis and portfolio analysis – David has an extensive track record in applying quantitative techniques to solve problems for a wide variety of clients;
• trade and industry policy analysis, both economywide and industry-specific, including detailed studies in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, education and transport;
• regulatory analysis including the quantitative evaluation of the costs and benefits of particular regulations and of the effects of changes in regulation;
• greenhouse policy analysis, including modelling and other analytical tasks, assisting clients in understanding the challenges that climate change, and the policy response to it, poses – David has been involved in greenhouse and related issues for the past 15 years where his work has included providing advice and analysis to Australian and foreign governments, a range of industry groups as well as international organisations;
• water industry analysis, including estimating the cost of the current incidence of water restrictions as well as economic approaches to planning for new water infrastructure;
• R&D evaluation – in particular, quantitative empirical analysis of R&D outcomes, both in Australia and overseas; and
• clear and effective written and verbal communication.

David also has extensive international experience, including undertaking projects in Vietnam, China, India, Laos, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria and the Central Pacific.

David can be contacted at our Canberra office.