Dr Johannah Branson

Johannah provides qualitative and quantitative research and analytical expertise, with experience in theoretical and applied economics and operational and strategic policy analysis and process.

Prior to joining NZIER in August 2004, Johannah was Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Her work there was dominated by biosecurity, including in economic impact assessment, cost-benefit analysis and designing prioritisation and integrated risk management frameworks.

Between completing a PhD and postdoctoral research in agricultural economics, Johannah worked in the Inland Revenue Department’s Taxation Economics Group.