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Stephen Walters (B. Ec, M. App Fin, GAICD) is the Principal and Chief Economist of Optimal Economics Pty Ltd based in Sydney. He previously served as the Chief Economist for the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and was Chief Economist of NSW. With extensive experience in economic research and modelling, Stephen also worked as Chief Eco
Stephen Walters (B. Ec, M. App Fin, GAICD) is the Principal and Chief Economist of Optimal Economics Pty Ltd based in Sydney. He previously served as the Chief Economist for the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and was Chief Economist of NSW. With extensive experience in economic research and modelling, Stephen also worked as Chief Economist with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and spent 14 years as Chief Economist for investment bank J.P. Morgan. Additionally, he was a Senior Economist with Access Economics in Melbourne and an International Economist with Norwich Union and Alliance Capital in the United Kingdom. His career includes seven years as an Economist with the Treasury in Perth. Stephen holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Western Australia and a Master's degree in applied finance from the University of Melbourne. He possesses qualifications in journalism and graduated from the AICD's Company Directors Course in 2017. Stephen has published three books, with a fourth to be published soon. Stephen is consultant chief economist for Keys Thomas Associates, associate director of the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment (ACITI) and is an economic advisor to the Sydney Investment Professionals Business Network (SIPBN). He is a former chairman of the Australian Business Economists (ABE).
We explain complex and sometimes bewildering concepts to non-economists. We inform clients and stakeholders so they better understand the changing world and make critical decisions about business, investments and their lives. We undertake commissioned economic research, analysis and modelling to provide comprehensive reports and advice to
We explain complex and sometimes bewildering concepts to non-economists. We inform clients and stakeholders so they better understand the changing world and make critical decisions about business, investments and their lives. We undertake commissioned economic research, analysis and modelling to provide comprehensive reports and advice to a broad range of clients. Optimal Economics delivers regular economic updates, keynote speeches, and presentations to investment committees, boards, businesses, and industry associations. We frequently engage in both electronic and print media to offer independent insights on global and domestic economic and financial market developments.
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The economy doesn't sleep while you do. Profound global developments and domestic policy decisions occur daily, affecting you and your business. It's essential for you and your stakeholders to stay informed about relevant economic updates and differentiate them from those that may not matter. Optimal Economics can guide you through these
The economy doesn't sleep while you do. Profound global developments and domestic policy decisions occur daily, affecting you and your business. It's essential for you and your stakeholders to stay informed about relevant economic updates and differentiate them from those that may not matter. Optimal Economics can guide you through these complexities with our expert economic research and effective economic modelling, helping you make sense of ever-increasing uncertainty.
We deliver targeted, entertaining, and informative presentations and economic updates, drawing on insights from economic research and economic modelling, to corporate boards and industry associations.
Leverage commissioned economic research and advanced economic modelling to guide your decisions while staying updated with the latest economic updates. This approach will enhance your understanding of the impacts of business opportunities and associated risks.
We conduct economic modelling through empirical economic research to quantify proposals and estimate the economic impact of opportunities and risks, while also providing timely economic updates.
Speeches and presentations at your next gathering of executives, both public and private, such as offsites, can include valuable insights on economic modelling, the latest economic research and important economic updates.
Participating in conferences and public discussion panels allows for the exploration and dissemination of better decision-making practices through economic research, including insights into economic modelling and the latest economic updates.
We provide economic modelling, along with policy and strategic advice, which includes witness statements and testimony, all supported by comprehensive economic research and timely economic updates.
Stephen is currently serving as Keys Thomas' Consultant Economist
Stephen is currrently an Associote Director at the Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment
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