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Leah Meyer de Stadelhofen

Economist
Leah Meyer

leah.meyer@swiss-economics.ch

+41 78 644 67 85 (mobile)

+41 44 597 97 43 (office)

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Biography

Leah Meyer is an Economist at Swiss Economics. She holds a master's degree in Economics from HEC Lausanne, and spent a semester at the University of Zurich. During her studies, she focused on microeconomics, with an emphasis on industrial and behavioral economics. While studying, she worked as a teaching assistant for microeconomics.

Work experience

  • Economist, Swiss Economics (2023 - )
  • Analyst, Swiss Economics (2023)
  • Teaching assistant in microeconomics, University of Lausanne (2021 - 2022)
  • Sales promotion representative, AVIA Distribution (2021)
  • Intern in the Trade Processing department, Pictet Group (2014)

Education

  • MSc in Economics, Behaviour, Economics and Evolution (BEE) specialization, University of Lausanne (2021 - 2023)
  • BSc in Economics, University of Lausanne (2018 - 2021)
 

Expertise

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Projects (selection)

  • Review of the management of regulatory requirements for a Swiss energy company (2025). Is relevant regulatory information properly taken into account and translated into strategic decisions?  
  • Efficiency analysis of the Canton of Vaud administration (2024 – 2025). How efficient is Canton Vaud's administration compared with other cantons? Client: Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l'industrie (CVCI).  
  • WACC 2026 for Swiss electricity grids and renewable energies (2024 – 2025). What is the appropriate cost of capital for Swiss electricity grids and renewables for 2026? Client: Bundesamt für Energie (BFE).  
  • Analysis of the current situation in the field of biomedical technologies (2024 – 2025).
    What is the current situation in the field of biomedical technologies, and what are possible areas of intervention?
    Client: Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).  
  • Competitive analysis and due diligence of data centers (2024 – 2025). How is the market for data centers developing? How should a provider's existing business model be evaluated? What recommendations can be derived for business development?  
  • Audit of distribution network tariffs (2024). Do electricity and gas tariffs comply with the regulatory framework?  

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  • Developments in the electricity market (2024 – ). How has the Swiss electricity market developed in recent years? Client: Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE).  
  • Analysis of district heating tariffs for a Swiss canton (2024). Are thermal network tariffs fair for consumers and do they create the right incentives?  
  • Efficient design of regulatory instruments with a focus on environmental policy (2024). How can regulatory instruments be designed effectively and efficiently?   Client: Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO.  
  • Asset Beta of two Indian Airports (2023 – 2024). How does the regulatory framework of an airport affect its exposure to market risk? Client: International Air Transport Association (IATA).  
  • WACC for Swiss electricity grids and renewable energies (2023 – 2024). How high should the financing cost rate for electricity grids and renewables be in future? Client: Bundesamt für Energie (BFE).  
  • Effect of price signals and government measures on electricity demand (2023 – 2024). How have end customers reacted to the rise in electricity prices? What role do government measures play? Client: State Secretariat of Economic Affairs SECO.  
  • Reversion of hydropower concessions (2023). What are the reversion strategies of the mountain cantons? What do they mean for the canton of Zurich? Is there a need for action? Client: Study for AWEL.  
  • Strategies for international letter mail (2023). What are the market trends and customer needs in international letter mail? How should the UPU respond? Client: UPU.  
  • Cost Analysis and Pricing Strategy for District Heating in Central Valais (2022 – 2023). At what level should the district heating tariff in Central Valais be set? Client: OIKEN SA.  

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Publications (selection)

  • Binz Tobias, Trinkner Urs, de Luze Romain, Meyer Leah, Zarkovic Elena, Altorfer Michael (2024). Need for Adjustment in WACC for Grid and Support Instruments for Renewables. Gutachten für das Bundesamt für Energie.  
  • Eschenbaum Nicolas, Habibulina Lilia, Sabotic Maida, de Luze Romain, Meyer Leah, Trinkner Urs (2024). Effect of price signals and regulations on electricity demand. Foundations for economic policy.  
  • Trinkner Urs, Burkhard Claudio, Eschenbaum Nicolas, Meyer Leah (2023). Reversion of hydropower concessions. .  

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