ERA Economics
Environment, Resources, Agriculture
Expertise
Founded in 2013, ERA Economics develops data-driven economic analysis for business decisions, policy development, and litigation support. We develop clear and concise analysis by applying economic theory and econometrics to comprehensive data, enabling our clients to make informed business and policy decisions.
We specialize in the economics of agriculture and water resources in California, but have also successfully completed projects in Oregon, Arizona, Kansas, Hawaii, and abroad in India and Kenya. We continue to publish peer-reviewed technical articles, books, and policy reports so that we can provide our clients with the most current methods and data.
ERA Economics is working as the lead economist on Groundwater Sustainability Plan development and implementation in groundwater subbasins across the state.
Our primary areas of expertise include:
Agriculture
Water resources
Agri-environmental policy / regulations
Economic impact analyses and forecasting
Mathematical modeling
Water risk and water supply valuation
Water market development
Services
ERA is a California Certified Small Business Enterprise. Our services include water market evaluation, water asset valuation, feasibility studies, market assessments, and regulatory impact analyses. Some of our services by sector include:
Public Agencies
Economic analysis to support Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) development and implementation, Water market strategy, Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessments (SRIA), STD 399, financial feasibility, economic feasibility, benefit-cost analyses, EIR/EIS support, rulemaking support
Private Entities
Water supply valuation, commodity supply and demand forecasting, regulatory impact analyses, commodity market assessments
Agribusiness
Water risk assessments, business enterprise analysis, investment evaluations, commodity valuation
Litigation
Technical economic support through research, analysis, and testimony