Research and Reports from the Centre for Economic Empowerment
Affordable Alternatives to High Cost Credit in Northern Ireland
29 Septembergeoff.nuttall@n...Centre for Economic EmpowermentNo Topics
In 2013, amidst growing concern about high cost credit and illegal lending, NICVA commissioned POLICIS and Liverpool John Moores University to explore options for an alternative affordable credit model. This report contains the results of their research.
Government Financial Support to Business in Northern Ireland - An Analysis
16 Junegeoff.nuttall@n...Centre for Economic EmpowermentNo Topics
Government support for the private sector in Northern Ireland is an important part of its economic strategy. This report considers how this support impacts on people on low incomes.
Public Procurement Practice in Northern Ireland
27 Junemichael.mcgilli...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsPublic Procurement
This research empirically tests some of the concerns that have been expressed in relation to contemporary procurement practice in Northern Ireland.
The Economic Value of Advice
11 Maymichael.mcgilli...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsNo Topics
This report was commissioned by NICVA’s Centre for Economic Empowerment to determine the economic/monetary impact of voluntary advice provision in Northern Ireland.
Economic Inequality in Northern Ireland
03 Maymichael.mcgilli...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsNo Topics
This report covers economic inequality in Northern Ireland – how high it is, how this compares to other countries, and how it has been changing.
Distributional Analysis and Weighting in Central Government Assessments
03 Maymichael.mcgilli...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsNo Topics
This report considers the use of distributional analysis and weighting in economic assessments within central government in Northern Ireland.
The Fiscal Implications of an Older Population in Northern Ireland
24 Novembermichael.mcgilli...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy, Public Expenditure
This research aims to identify the fiscal impact of the changing age profile of Northern Ireland.
Fostering Innovation Through Public Procurement
19 March[email protected]Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy, Public Procurement, Public Service Delivery
This report examines how public procurement in Northern Ireland can better encourage innovation – the creation of new processes, products, ideas and services.
The Financial Benefits of the Supporting People Programme in Northern Ireland
21 January[email protected]Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, ResearchSupporting People Programme
This report estimates the costs that would be incurred if the Supporting People programme were to cease.
Universal Childcare in Northern Ireland
01 December[email protected]Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, ResearchChildcare, Economy
This report estimates the economic implications of providing universal childcare in Northern Ireland using cost-benefit analysis.
An Economic Analysis of the Living Wage in Northern Ireland
08 September[email protected]Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report estimates the economic impact of introducing the Living Wage in Northern Ireland.
A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland
19 Juneeoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.
A Commentary on Economic Data in Northern Ireland
27 Marcheoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report considers the quality of the data available on the Northern Ireland economy and proposes ways in which existing datasets could be enhanced.
Economic Attitudes in Northern Ireland
04 Marcheoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report examines public attitudes and interest in economic issues in Northern Ireland.
The Impact of Welfare Reform on Northern Ireland
24 Octobereoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public Affairs, Welfare Reform, Investing in SocietyWelfare Reform, Economy
This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.
Review of the Fiscal Powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly
24 Octobereoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsEconomy
This report reviews the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly and considers the scope for the devolution of additional powers.
Social Clauses in Northern Ireland
24 Octobereoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsSocial clauses
This report considers the difficulties experienced in implementing social clauses in Northern Ireland and makes a number of recommendations for improving their use.
Expensive Lending in Northern Ireland
21 Mayeoin.rooney@nic...Centre for Economic Empowerment, Policy & Public AffairsExpensive lending, Economy
This report highlights some key concerns in relation to payday lending and loan sharks in Northern Ireland.