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Accurate economic analysis, forecasting, and planning for private & government entities since 1983.

Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) is an economic consulting firm, established in 1983 and located in Santa Barbara, California. Our specialization is regional and resource economic analysis and market research for public/private agencies and utilities.

We provide comprehensive primary data collection; economic and housing market forecasts and impact evaluations; project financial feasibility assessments; regulatory impact studies; and survey services specific to client needs.

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us-army-project US Army Worldwide Housing Requirements Worldwide | 2022

RDN has completed five-year assessments of on-post housing requirements for nearly ...
mda-housing Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Nationwide | 2022

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a $21 billion tax-free military entitlemen...
California Rural Water Association California | 2022

The California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is the State’s leading organization...

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Media icon Buffalo News: A census program that steers billions in federal funding missed 36,000 Erie County residents June 2022 | External Link

RDN economist weighs in on the consequences of Census population estimates

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Media icon Census Population Estimates: Something you can count on? October 2021 | Post READ NOW
Media icon Water Bill Impact Calculator: An improved methodology for evaluating financial impacts of water rate adjustments on customers September 2021 | Post

Our Bill Impact Calculator helps agencies understand how rate changes impact customer water bills

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Media icon Trends in Remote Work: Will We Still Work from Home After the Pandemic? August 2021 | Post

RDN evaluates four possible scenarios for the post-COVID workplace

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