About Us
Unlock the power of economics
Cutting through the noise since 1981, enabling intelligent, responsible decision making through data-driven economic insight our clients trust.
At a glance
450+
economists & analysts
20+
global offices
3000+
clients worldwide
200+
countries modelled
40+
years of expertise
How we help our clients
Anticipate change and plan with confidence through world-class economic forecasting and scenarios.
In working with Oxford Economics over the years, we’ve found a team showing genuine intellectual interest in providing technical advice and expertise to inform various business projects. The combination of concise reports, detailed supporting analysis and an easy-to-use and intuitive platform to access data and visualisations have been crucial in helping us to construct and communicate our scenario based forecasts.
Head of Economics
Royal Mail
The Oxford Model provides a user-friendly environment to examine various economic policies. At the German Economic Institute, we use the model to simulate the effects of new policies such as Germany’s special fund or the U.S. trade tariffs. Its global framework also makes it helpful for international economic forecasting. In addition, the monthly World Economic Prospects updates offer a good overview of current developments and the global economic environment.
Senior Economist for International Economic Trends and Macroeconomic Analysis
German Economic Institute
Oxford Economics has added real value to our long-term forecasting at Heathrow Airport. The scenario-based approach helps us explore a range of possible futures, giving us deeper insight into how climate transition could impact our market and business. and the available datasets have strengthened our ability to make informed, data-driven decisions. The regular updates and horizon scanning reports are also especially helpful in keeping us ahead of emerging trends and shifts we need to be aware of.
Head of Forecasting
Heathrow Airport
The inputs provided by Oxford Economics have been crucial for our business. In an always-changing environment, where economic data is key to understand the potential recovery of the B2C markets, Oxford Economics has proven its value, providing continuous analyses and insights on the future of our markets and the key economic global outlook for the next years.
Competitive Intelligence Manager
Pernod Ricard
AB Volvo is using Oxford Economics on an almost day-to-day basis both in central and local functions. The usage ranges from supporting total market forecast to strategy planning. We are really pleased with the granularity and quality of the data provided as well as the analysis in your reports and outlooks.
Director, Business Intelligence
Volvo
Improve investment decisions with market-leading macro insight and rigorous, transparent analysis.
For Transwestern’s asset services, investment management and development businesses, we depend on economic inputs and editorial content that are rational and insightful to inform our decisions. Oxford Economics delivers. Their website is intuitive and easy to use and when we’ve had questions their customer service has been responsive. Oxford Economics has become a valuable partner and I recommend them to organizations in the real assets business looking for economic intelligence backed by intuitive usability.
EVP of Research & Analytics
Transwestern
Withstand shocks, anticipate disruption and protect continuity with economic risk forecasts, scenarios, and resilience frameworks.
CMHC’s Stress Testing and ORSA team has started using Oxford Economics for the purpose of Stress-Testing. Our experience has been very positive. The software is sound, intuitive and user friendly. But most of all, it allows the user to understand the links between the variables and for a certain degree of customization. We have also contracted OE to help us design Stress-Test scenarios.
Senior Manager, Stress Testing and ORSA
Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Use independent economics and research to shape policy, build credibility, and influence stakeholders through evidence that withstands scrutiny.
When tackling a policy issue as cross-cutting and complex as industrial strategy TBI needed an economics partner that could not only produce robust independent evidence, but who could work with us iteratively to push the frontier of knowledge to help us develop novel policy recommendations. Oxford Economics rose to this challenging brief with enthusiasm and professionalism – delivering high-quality content in a project that was well-managed from start to finish.
Director, Economic Policy
Tony Blair Institute
We were drawn to working with Oxford Economics for its solid reputation and the strength of its research, and we’ve been particularly impressed with your ability to present this to governments and the media.
Strategic Partnerships Manager
AirBnB
Who we serve
Oxford Economics serves organisations across every major sector of the global economy, from central banks and asset managers to energy companies, governments and consumer brands. Select a sector to see how we support.
Asset Management
Helping institutional investors capture opportunities, manage risk, and generate alpha by combining Oxford Economics’ forward-looking macroeconomic insights and scenario-driven analysis with Alpine Macro’s high-conviction investment strategy.
Banking & Financial Services
Delivering the independent economic intelligence banks and financial institutions rely on for stress testing, credit and sovereign risk modelling, and long-range scenario planning across more than 200 countries and 100 industrial sectors. Oxford Economics also provides bespoke scenario analysis and consulting support for regulatory submissions, capital planning and strategic decision-making.
Real Estate
Helping real estate investors, developers and advisers understand the economic forces shaping property markets at country, city and regional level, connecting the macro outlook to portfolio strategy, site selection and valuation. Oxford Economics also produces independent consulting reports and thought leadership for developers, housebuilders and trade bodies, from economic impact assessments of major regeneration projects to research on housing affordability, mortgage risk and beyond.
Professional & Business Services
Delivering the independent economic research and analysis that helps management consultancies, law firms, accountancies and professional services trade bodies size their markets, quantify their influence and underpin strategic decision-making. Oxford Economics also produces independent economic impact studies and thought leadership research that gives professional services organisations the evidence base to inform policy, support advocacy and strengthen their public positioning.
Travel & Tourism
Serving travel and tourism industry including hospitality, aviation, destinations cruise and beyond through Tourism Economics, our dedicated practice offering destination forecasting, economic impact studies and Symphony data intelligence, underpinned by Oxford Economics’ broader macro research.
Government & Public Sector
Supporting governments, multilateral institutions and regulators with independent economic analysis for policy design, spending decisions and public advocacy across fiscal modelling, regional development and regulatory assessment. Oxford Economics produces bespoke economic impact assessments, fiscal modelling and thought leadership research that gives public sector clients the rigorous, independent evidence base they need to inform major decisions and communicate their value.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Helping manufacturers, energy companies, logistics providers and infrastructure developers navigate cyclical pressures and the economics of transition through industry and commodity forecasts paired with scenario analysis. Oxford Economics also works with trade associations and industry bodies to produce economic impact studies and thought leadership research that quantifies the sector’s contribution and informs policy debate.
Consumer & Retail
Helping retailers and consumer goods businesses track shifting spending patterns, assess market opportunities and understand how macro factors affect consumer purchasing power and spending priorities at the global, country, city, and category level.
Purpose & Values
Our purpose
To unlock the power of economics to generate positive commercial and social outcomes.
Our mission
Enabling intelligent and responsible decision-making through timely, data-driven economic insights our clients trust.
We can’t lose sight of the qualities at the heart of Oxford Economics: rigorous analytical research, independence, and a truly global perspective.
Innes McFee, CEO
Integrity
Free from political or institutional bias
Passion
Curiosity-driven, actionable insight
Innovation
Entrepreneurial, courageous thinking
Collaboration
People-first, open, inclusive
Our story
1981
Oxford Economic Forecasting established
1982
Global Economic Model available to clients
1994
Adrian Cooper joins
1998
Economic Impact consulting practice launched
2006
Tourism Economics founded
2009
New York office opened
2012
Singapore office opened
2015
A landmark year for global expansion
2016
Dubai office established
2017
BIS Oxford Economics in Australia established
2021
Online portal for Global Economic Model launched
2024
AskOE launched
June 2025
Alpine Macro acquired
December 2025
Innes McFee appointed CEO
Oxford Economics is supported by four specialist businesses, each operating under their own brand and bringing distinct expertise to the clients and markets they serve.
Tourism Economics
Combining travel industry expertise with rigorous economics, grounded in global economic models and independent methodology, to answer the critical questions for travel businesses worldwide. Our team helps turn complex travel questions into evidence stakeholders can trust.
Alpine Macro
An independent global macro investment research firm serving institutional investors, asset managers and hedge funds. Known for provocative financial market insights, bold investment ideas, and out-of-consensus forecasts.
Oxford Economics Australia
Specialists in the Australian and New Zealand economies, with market-leading expertise in macro, construction, infrastructure and real estate economics. Serving developers, industry bodies, government agencies and financial institutions across the region.
Oxford Economics Africa
Specialists in African economic and political analysis across 54 countries, serving investors, multinationals and development institutions operating on the continent. Combining on-the-ground expertise with Oxford Economics’ global modelling capability to deliver local insight.
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Company FAQs
What is Oxford Economics?
Oxford Economics is an independent economic advisory firm founded in Oxford in 1981. It provides forecasting, consulting and data services to over 1,000 clients across finance, government and industry worldwide.
What does Oxford Economics do?
Oxford Economics provides five core capabilities — Foresight, Strategy, Performance, Resilience and Influence — spanning economic forecasting, consulting, scenario analysis, risk assessment and thought leadership.
Is Oxford Economics independent?
Yes. Oxford Economics operates without political or institutional affiliation, providing analysis free from bias. Independence is a founding principle and central to the trust clients place in its work.
Who founded Oxford Economics and when?
[Founder name] established Oxford Economics in 1981 in partnership with Oxford University’s Business College.
Which companies has Oxford Economics acquired?
Oxford Economics has acquired several specialist firms including Tourism Economics and Alpine Macro, which continue operating as distinct brands alongside Oxford Economics Africa and Oxford Economics Australia.
Where is Oxford Economics headquartered?
Oxford Economics is headquartered in Oxford, UK, with offices across London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Cape Town and more than 50 locations worldwide.
What sectors does Oxford Economics serve?
Oxford Economics serves clients across banking and finance, real estate, energy, travel and tourism, construction, automotive, government, professional services, technology and consumer & retail sectors.
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