Making sound choices and satisfying competing interests in today's complex and uncertain world are some of the biggest challenges facing decision-makers in both business and public sector organizations. How do you know you've made not just the "right" decision, but the "best" decision that will provide the greatest return on investment or the greatest public benefit? By applying economic reasoning to a broad array of issues, HDR Decision Economics offers unique analytical consulting services to industry and government entities in the United States, Canada and throughout the world.
Expertise |
» | HLB Decision Economics, Inc. joined the HDR family in 2005. The firm's global reputation as an international pioneer in decision analysis for infrastructure investment supports HDR’s ongoing objective to provide our clients with solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms. |
Whether the issue is related to public transit, the environment, healthcare, energy, or any of a multitude of public policy or business concerns, HDR’s economic analysis and decision support services can provide a sound foundation for strategic decision making.
Every assignment becomes a joint undertaking between client and consultant aimed at providing decision makers with the best options to identify cost-effective solutions that will bring the greatest long-term benefits. HDR’s talented team has a strong track record of successful experience in risk analysis, economic impact, transportation, and infrastructure issues. We have completed projects for U.S. clients from state to national levels; for Canadian clients at the city, province and ministry levels. We have worked with governments of European, Central American and African nations.
Resources |
» | The Benefits and Cost of Highway and Transit Investments (GAO-05-423SP) [ more ] |
» | A Framework for Formulating Equitable Road Pricing Programs at the State and Local Level [ more ] |
» | Policy Analysis Framework for Road Pricing on a Regional Scale [ more ] |
HDR has an international reputation for technical excellence and quality service. Our Decision Economics group includes economists, econometricians, financial analysts, transportation planners and modelers, and engineers and statisticians who typically possess one or more post-graduate degrees.
This unique combination of skill sets available within one consulting group ensures innovative and practical approaches to every assignment, coupled with state-of-the art analytical techniques.
Webinar, June 2009 |
» |  Watch Webinar
A webinar presented to members of the Central Indiana Transportation Task Force on the role of transportation infrastructure and investments on urban development, urban form and economic outcomes relative to Central Indiana. |
Decision Economics Tools
HDR Decision Economics has developed a suite of risk analysis and decision support tools to help clients make sound economic investments by evaluating risks, costs and benefits involved in a broad array of project types. Learn More
Project Types
Environmental and Natural Resources
Healthcare and Disability
Information Technology
Public-Private Partnerships
Risk Analysis
Transportation and Infrastructure