Policy resources

An Economic Analysis of the Living Wage in Northern Ireland

8 September, 2014

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This report estimates the economic impact of introducing the Living Wage in Northern Ireland.
A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland

19 June, 2014

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This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.
A Commentary on Economic Data in Northern Ireland

27 March, 2014

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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

4 March, 2014

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This report examines public attitudes and interest in economic issues in Northern Ireland.
Review of the Fiscal Powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly

24 October, 2013

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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 October, 2013

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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

24 October, 2013

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This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.
Expensive Lending in Northern Ireland

21 May, 2013

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This report highlights some key concerns in relation to payday lending and loan sharks in Northern Ireland.
NICVA Policy Manifesto 2011

7 April, 2011

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NICVA’s policy priorities for the 2011 elections set out our vision for the kind of Northern Ireland we would like to see.