Michael Bealing
Principal Economist
Michael is an applied economist with over 18 years of experience in economic research and policy analysis, having worked in the field since 2007.
He specialises in assessing complex, hard-to-measure problems, helping clients make well-informed decisions in environments characterised by uncertainty, limited data, and significant non-market impacts. Michael is particularly skilled at translating complex analysis into clear, decision‑relevant advice for senior decision‑makers.
Michael has worked across a broad range of sectors, including transport and infrastructure, construction, natural resource economics, public health, the creative sector, and disability. His consulting experience spans investment appraisal, policy development, and regulatory analysis across both public- and private-sector clients.