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EcoLarge appear as expert witness

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:11:09 +0000

Economists at Large was called by the local community group, Save Bastion Point, to present as an expert witness in the inquiry into the open access boat ramp at Mallacoota in eastern Victoria. Economists at Large presented their findings as contained in the expert witness report on our reports page.

More info at:

http://www.ecolarge.com/reports

Tongan Whale Watching Report released today

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:12:00 +0000

A report on the economic valuation of the Tongan whale watching industry was released today in the South Pacific country.

The EcoLarge report for IFAW found that the industry provides an annual boost of just under US$2 million to the small island nation, and has grown at an average of 20% per year since 1998.

Victorian Auditor General to audit Channel Deepening Project.

admin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:12:55 +0000

In June 2008, the Victorian Auditor Generals office commenced a report on the channel deepening project. The report will assess the key aspects of the project’s development, including the economic and business case and the accountability and management of the project. The analysis of the project carried out by Economists at Large (see our reports page)

Inquiry into Channel Deepening begins

admin — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:15:23 +0000

The Australian Financial Review quoted from an EcoLarge submission in today’s paper, reporting that the net present value of the project is certainly lower than presented in the supplementary environmental effects statement and is likley to be negative.

See our analysis and submission to this inquiry on the Reports page.

Pacific Whale Watching Report Launched in New Zealand

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:16:13 +0000

A report conducted for IFAW in was launched in Auckland by a former NZ Minister. The report finds strong growth in whale watching across the Pacific Islands region, with an estimated economic value of US$ 21 million.

You can view the report on our Reports page.

See an article in the New Zealand Herald via

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Channel Deepening Under Review Again

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:19:05 +0000

Taken from The Age, 28 Feb 2008

DREDGING in Port Phillip Bay ill come under fresh scrutiny after State Parliament resolved to examine the economic case for the $1 billion project.

Responding to growing concerns that the benefits of the project may be overstated or waning, the upper house last night moved for a powerful

The Age reports on EcoLarge criticism of Channel Deepening Project

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:20:43 +0000

The Bay Channel Deepening project should be delayed until it becomes commercially viable. Our recent analysis has updated the figures for the project, based on information that the capital cost estimates continue to blow out. Economists at Large were quoted in The Age today saying the the project is not commercially viable and should be

EcoLarge undertakes project for the Federal Government

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:21:55 +0000

The Federal Department of Environment and Water Resources has recently commissioned EcoLarge to assess the current growth of the whale watching industry in the Gold Coast, and offer policy recommendations on its future management.

The final report is expected to be released prior to Christmas this year.

EcoLarge in The Australian

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:17:50 +0000

Mill may cost state jobs and $3.3bn

Matthew Denholm | August 23, 2007

THE Gunns pulp mill could destroy more jobs and wealth than it creates, a new economic analysis of the project suggests. A report by local and national economists, prepared for a Tasmanian business roundtable and released last night, suggests the $2billion mill