Centre for Economic Empowerment
NICVA's Centre for Economic Empowerment aims to help the sector become better informed about economic issues and take part more effectively in economic policy debates.
We carry out research, and run training courses and masterclasses on a wide range of economic issues.
Research and Reports
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 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.
This research empirically tests some of the concerns that have been expressed in relation to contemporary procurement practice in Northern Ireland.
This report was commissioned by NICVA’s Centre for Economic Empowerment to determine the economic/monetary impact of voluntary advice provision in Northern Ireland.
This report covers economic inequality in Northern Ireland – how high it is, how this compares to other countries, and how it has been changing.
This report considers the use of distributional analysis and weighting in economic assessments within central government in Northern Ireland.
This research aims to identify the fiscal impact of the changing age profile of Northern Ireland.
This report examines how public procurement in Northern Ireland can better encourage innovation – the creation of new processes, products, ideas and services.
This report estimates the costs that would be incurred if the Supporting People programme were to cease.
This report estimates the economic implications of providing universal childcare in Northern Ireland using cost-benefit analysis.
This report estimates the economic impact of introducing the Living Wage in Northern Ireland.
This report considers the implications of introducing Land Value Tax (LVT) in Northern Ireland.
This report considers the quality of the data available on the Northern Ireland economy and proposes ways in which existing datasets could be enhanced.
This report examines public attitudes and interest in economic issues in Northern Ireland.
This report reviews the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly and considers the scope for the devolution of additional powers.
This report estimates how the programme of welfare reform that began in 2010 impacts on Northern Ireland.
This report considers the difficulties experienced in implementing social clauses in Northern Ireland and makes a number of recommendations for improving their use.
This report highlights some key concerns in relation to payday lending and loan sharks in Northern Ireland.
Updates
Zero-Hours Contracts: Consultation Event
NICVA hosted an event to discuss the Department for Employment and Learning's public consultation on zero-hours contracts.
Why Northern Ireland needs a Living Wage
The Centre for Economic Empowerment has recently published some important research into the benefits of introducing a minimum wage in Northern Ireland. NICVA’s Head of Public Affairs, Lisa McElherron makes the case for its introduction.
Calculating Public Spending and Revenue in Northern Ireland
This article explains some of the issues involved in apportioning public spending and revenue to Northern Ireland.
2014-15 June Monitoring Round Summary
On 31 July the Minister for Finance and Personnel published a Written Statement to the Assembly on the outcome of the Northern Ireland Executive’s 2014-15 June monitoring round.
Consumer Council and NICVA welcome the FCA’s proposals to cap fees on payday loans
The Consumer Council and NICVA have welcomed the proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to cap the fees on payday loans.
The Creative Economy
In recent years various research papers, strategies and inquiries have examined the potential of Northern Ireland's 'creative industries'
Tax Land, Not Houses
NICVA's Centre for Economic Empowerment has launched a new report into the feasibility of introducing a land value tax in Northern Ireland.
Community Currencies and Trading Schemes – Masterclass
NICVA's second Masterclass of the year examined community-based currencies and trading schemes.
Consumer Council and NICVA welcome provisional findings of the CMA payday lending market investigation
The Consumer Council and NICVA have welcomed the release of the provisional findings of the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) payday lending market investigation.
A Land Value Tax for Northern Ireland: Research Launch
Northern Ireland has recently experienced one of the most severe property crashes in the developed world. Could Land Value Tax (LVT) prevent another bubble from emerging?
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