OCO Economics

The analytical backbone of OCO’s trade, investment,
innovation and place-based work.

We help governments, agencies and businesses make better decisions by turning economic data, market evidence and policy context into clear strategies, business cases and measurable outcomes.

Economic decisions are under more scrutiny than ever. Governments need to understand where growth will come from. Investment agencies need reliable data and insight to prioritise sectors, markets and propositions. Businesses need clear analysis before committing capital, entering new markets or reshaping operations.

This is where OCO Economics comes in. It is the proven methodology combining rigorous analysis and practical experience embedded into our work across trade, investment and economic development.

Growth strategies

Evidence-led strategies for cities, regions, agencies and industry bodies.

We help clients identify where future growth is most likely to come from, and what it will take to capture it. Our work supports sector prioritisation, regional growth planning, investment propositions, market opportunity assessments, and costed action plans.

Policy, sector & market insight

Market guidance for better economic decisions.

We help clients understand sector competitiveness, investor demand, supply chain dynamics and future market conditions through market sizing, benchmarking, sector reviews and scenario analysis.

Impact & evaluation

Measuring value and improving future decisions.

We assess the economic, fiscal and policy impact of projects, programmes and investment activity, helping clients show value, learn from delivery and strengthen future work.

Business cases & appraisal

Clear rationale for major investment, funding and policy decisions.

We support clients with options appraisal, cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies and funding cases, helping them assess choices and move projects forward with confidence.

Economics connected to delivery

OCO Economics is embedded in OCO’s wider work across trade, investment, innovation, places and ecosystems.

That means our analysis is shaped by real market experience and designed to support practical action. We help clients understand what the data means, where the opportunity sits and how to act on it.

Need an evidence base for your next decision?

Speak to OCO Economics about growth strategy, business cases, market insight or impact evaluation.

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