BERL stands by the findings of our feasibility study.

Shifting logs from road to rail found reductions in costs to the environment, the forests and the communities of about one half.

Economics should not be seen as finance and business - but could it be seen as kaitiakitanga o taonga?

Discussion on freshwater uses that could reasonably incur a resource rental, reflecting a value that is economically justified.

Should we charge for freshwater? If so what are the necessary conditions to be able to charge for it?

New Zealand freshwater withdrawals increased dramatically between 1980 and 2010, how and why?

A study undertaken by BERL - is it feasible to reinstate the mothballed rail line between Gisborne and Wairoa?

BERL and the Helen Clark Foundation are excited to announce our partnership with the launch of a think-piece.

The cross Tasman pay gap for Medical Specialists has grown much wider, with pay in New Zealand now significantly less

Part two in our series on freshwater asks what is our annual freshwater quota in the global context?

Excluded from the One Billion Trees programme, Konrad demonstrates the wellbeing and economic benefits of growing nut trees.

Part one in a series asks if business should have the same rights to access water as individuals.  Who gets the benefits?

Part four of a series on our research into the future of the Māori workforce: Exploring the current situation

Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) has appointed Hillmaré Schulze to the position of Chief Economist.