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.

Procurement Practice in NI

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Universal Childcare in Northern Ireland Report Front Cover

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

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 Report Cover

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

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 Report Cover

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.

Social Clauses in Northern Ireland Report Cover

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.

The Impact of Welfare Reform on Northern Ireland Report Cover

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 Report Cover

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.

Expensive Lending in Northern Ireland Report Cover

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.