Over 26 years of evidence-based economic advice for public sector clients across the United Kingdom — from Liverpool to London, and beyond.
Trusted by leading public and private sector organisations
Founded in Liverpool in 2000 by two former KPMG consultants, AMION has grown from a small office into one of the UK's most respected economic development consultancies — a close-knit team of over 20 economists, accountants and sector specialists united by a commitment to rigour, integrity and lasting impact.
We are passionate about the places we work in. Whether appraising a major infrastructure investment, evaluating a flagship regeneration programme, or helping a local authority develop its long-term economic strategy, we bring evidence-based thinking and genuine care to every project.
Discover Our StoryFrom Green Book business cases to cutting-edge econometric evaluation, our expertise spans the full cycle of public sector investment.
HM Treasury Five Case Model compliant appraisals for strategic, commercial and financial decision-making.
Learn moreRigorous, evidence-based evaluation of economic development and regeneration programmes — from design to final impact report.
Learn moreSupporting clients from expression of interest through to full business case, maximising the prospects of successful funding bids.
Learn moreDeep empirical analysis of local economies, sectors and investment landscapes — including econometric modelling and spatial analysis.
Learn moreUnderstanding the real-world effects of investment, applying additionality principles we have helped define at a national level.
Learn morePlace-based and sector strategies that translate economic evidence into clear, actionable priorities for growth and regeneration.
Learn moreSpecialist transport appraisal aligned with the latest Green Book guidance, integrating place-based and connectivity analysis.
Learn moreCultural, recreational and heritage economics — including demand forecasting, economic impact modelling and leisure feasibility studies.
Learn moreAMION has led the development of all four editions of the Additionality Guide — the definitive public sector guidance on measuring the real effect of government intervention. Referenced in the HM Treasury Green Book and used internationally, including by the World Bank, it remains one of the most significant contributions to UK public policy appraisal methodology.
"From a small office in Liverpool to a nationally recognised consultancy — shaped by integrity, evidence-based thinking and lasting impact."
New Green Book guidance reinforces that investment decisions must demonstrate outcomes for places, not just isolated scheme performance — with significant implications for transport appraisal.
A tour through the most significant Green Book update in years — what it means for practitioners, what actually changed, and what the policy signals suggest for future public spending decisions.
New national research on the placemaking impacts of commercial-led regeneration, contributing directly to the 2025 MHCLG Appraisal Guide and establishing a new evidence base for the sector.