Rigorous analysis | Clear advice | Practical policy outcomes

Brad Ruting Economic Consulting

Brad Ruting is an experienced economist and public policy expert with experience across government, consulting and consumer advocacy. He applies rigorous economic analysis to complex policy challenges, supporting better-designed markets, regulation and public policy.

He works with governments, regulators, not-for-profits and industry to improve social and economic wellbeing, health and quality of life through practical, evidence-based reform.

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Focus Areas

Superannuation and retirement income policy

Life and general insurance policy

Disability and social policy

Market design and regulation

Tax policy and reform

Financial advice and consumer protection policy

Economic consulting

Public reports and submissions

Clear, evidence-backed reports that communicate complex issues, distil policy-relevant insights and build a credible case for reform

Policy analysis and evaluation

Analysis of how policy settings, incentives and market dynamics shape behaviour and outcomes, including distributional impacts

Economic modelling

Quantitative analysis to assess reform options, policy trade-offs and the potential gains from alternative approaches

Demographic and actuarial analysis

Analysis of how individual decisions and population dynamics affect fiscal, financial and other policy outcomes

Social return on investment (SROI) analysis

Assessment of the economic, social and community benefits and costs of policy interventions, to support funding, investment and policy decisions