
INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC ADVISORY
Rigorous economics for decisions that matter
Business cases, appraisals, strategic cases and impact assessment, built on robust evidence and led by an economist with over 20 years of experience.
What We Do
Four core services, delivered directly by a senior economist from first scoping through to final report.
01
Business Cases and Appraisal
Business cases and economic appraisal under the Infrastructure Guidelines, taking a project from strategic assessment through to final approval.
02
Economic Impact Assessment
Economic Impact Assessments, including a custom input-output model, quantifying the economic and social impact of investments, developments and institutions.
03
Cost Benefit Analysis
Cost benefit analysis and options appraisal, providing a robust, defensible evidence base for funding applications and investment decisions.
04
Data and Geospatial Analysis
Data, geospatial and demographic analysis, supporting market assessments, planning submissions and business cases.
Senior expertise, directly delivered
Warner Economics Consulting is led by Dr Benjamin Warner, an economist with over 20 years’ experience across academia, government and the private sector, in the UK and Ireland. He has led the economic case behind major infrastructure, transport, tourism, housing, education and health projects.
20+
Years’ experience across academia, government and the private sector
14
Years in the UK Government Economic Service
12
BusConnects corridor business cases directed
5
Of Ireland’s leading cultural institutions assessed
Experience on major projects
Across his career, Dr Warner has worked on major projects including:
MetroLink · BusConnects · Cross Border Greenways · Land Development Agency · Port of Cork · Trinity College Dublin

Education
Business cases for TCD, UCD and DCU

Transport
MetroLink and BusConnects

Housing
Land Development Agency projects
Let’s talk about your project
Whether you need a full business case, an economic impact assessment, or economics support within a wider team, get in touch for an initial conversation.