Ignazio Cabras
Biographic Data
| ID | 1580939 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ignazio Cabras |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ignazio |
| FAMILY NAME | Cabras |
| SIGNATURE | CABRAS I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northumbria University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3418-8553 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 61 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1991 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Bitter aftertaste? The effect of Brexit on British craft beer export
This paper examines how Brexit-related trade uncertainty and the post-agreement regulatory environment have shaped export activity and adaptive responses among British craft breweries. Drawing on brewery-level panel data covering the Brexit negotiation period and 16 in-depth interviews conducted after the implementation of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the study shows that export participation declined during the period of prolonged …
Drivers, Impacts, and Mitigation of Corporate Social Irresponsibility
Scholarly work on corporate social irresponsibility (CSiR) has frequently focussed on incident-based narratives, with more recent studies exploring the complex interplay among various stakeholders and their involvement in perpetuating environmental injustice (EI). Focussing on the relationship between CSiR and EI, we examine the factors that increase the risk of CSiR occurrences, their impact on various stakeholders and related responses, and mea…
Brewing degrowth
This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic crisis on the craft beer sector. Drawing on interviews and case studies from breweries based in Australia, Colombia and France, the study investigates the conduct of craft breweries during the pandemic crisis. While the disruption brought by the crisis negatively affected supply-chain activities in multiple ways, it also generated a range of positive outcomes for analysed brewer…
Consumer pub choice
UK pubs are social spaces where both drink (traditionally beer but also other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) and food (from only snacks in wet-led (drinking) establishments to fine dining and everything in between) are offered and consumed. Pubs face an uncertain future, making understanding contemporary consumer preferences crucial. This research modelled pub consumer choice using foraging theory. A mixed methodology (questionnaires, digita…
Measuring survivorship in the SME craft brewing market
This study analyses the level of resilience in the United Kingdom’s small craft breweries, examining the impact of exogenous and endogenous factors on business longevity and survivorship. Using a unique dataset containing over 1000 breweries in a 28-year span, gathered by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), we assess UK breweries’ resilience in the presence of several macroeconomic indicators. Exogenous factors are also applied to review t…
Place-based leadership and environmental conflicts in the European Union
Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
Pubs and pints, crims and crimes
This paper examines the relationship between public houses or pubs, and crime rates in England and Wales.The impact of pubs on local communities is generally studied and investigated within the context of third places, thus physical places that facilitate the accumulation of social capital within communities.We estimate Poisson Fixed-Effects (PFE) and a frontier Spatial Autoregressive (SAR) model on a unique panel dataset for 375 local authoritie…
Beer, brewing, and regional studies
Brewing at the time of Covid
The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on UK craft breweries. In this paper we explore and assess the impact of COVID-19 on the UK craft beer sector from a locational perspective, targeting entrepreneurial responses from breweries within and across the urban, suburban and rural dimensions. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collected between 2015 and 2022, we identify a marked geographical contextualization in terms of how…
Public houses and house prices in Great Britain
This paper examines the relationship between public houses or ‘pubs’ and house prices in Great Britain. Using a unique dataset, comprising statistical indicators for 373 local authorities registered between 2005 and 2015, the authors investigate this relationship from a panel data perspective. The analysis identifies a strong positive association between an increase in the number of pubs and house prices, showing different patterns with regard to…
Environmental Justice and Just Transition in the EU’s Sustainability Policies in Third Countries
The European Union (EU) is globally recognised as a sustainability leader and has implemented various climate policies such as the European Green Deal. However, it is also one of the largest importers of fossil fuel resources from developing countries, as in the case of coal from Colombia. From a political ecology and environmental justice perspective, it is possible to argue that the EU has benefited for many years from cheap Colombian coal, whi…
Measuring the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies
This paper investigates the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies by analysing the Knavesmire Beer Festival at York, United Kingdom. Using information collected via means of a survey questionnaire and applying Type I multipliers, we estimate the total expenditure generated by visitors within and outside festivals' premises, measuring its impact on the local economy in terms of jobs created and GVA contributions. Findings reve…
How third places foster and shape community cohesion, economic development and social capital
The study presented in this paper, based on primary research, explores and examines the significance of third places in rural areas of the Republic of Ireland. Focusing on public houses, or pubs, the authors analyse the impact of these places on local economies in terms of employment and business opportunities, and investigate their relevance with regard to enhancing social engagement and involvement within rural communities. Using data gathered …
From reviving tradition to fostering innovation and changing marketing
The purpose of this article is to explore and examine the impressive growth of small and micro-breweries registered in the UK and US from the early 1980s. While the majority of British and American breweries continue to operate in spatially restricted areas and niche markets, a few businesses expanded significantly in terms of production and turnover, gradually acquiring larger shares of the market and competing with multinational producers at ho…
Beer, brewing, and business history
This editorial introduces the eight articles in the special issue on ‘Beer, brewing and business history’. Following the BEERONOMICS conference held at the University of York, 2013, and the subsequent approval of the editorial board of Business History, we received many submissions discussing beer, brewing, and their importance to business history (broadly defined). In this editorial we provide a brief overview of the historical development of be…
Assessing the Evidence Base on Health, Employability and the Labour Market – Lessons for Activation in the UK
This article draws on the research of authors participating in this Special Issue, as well as a broader evidence review on how health, disability, labour market inequalities and other factors contribute to high levels of disability benefit ( DB ) claiming among certain communities. We argue that the evidence points to a complex combination of factors feeding into high levels of DB claiming in the UK and beyond, namely: geographical concentrations…
Introduction
Community Cohesion and Village Pubs in Northern England
Mount M. and Cabras I. Community cohesion and village pubs in Northern England: an econometric study, Regional Studies. Pubs in England represent an important locus for regional development and rejuvenation, particularly in rural areas where they act as hubs for social aggregation and economic activity. Generally, village pubs are regarded as complementarities to other local services and amenities that exist within the area, such as sporting even…
The Impact of Local Authority Procurement on Local Economies
Public procurement has a significant impact on economic development in regions and localities. Previous research in the UK has focused on variations in government spending across regions, the effects of competitive tendering processes and EU State Aid rules on regional economies. Empirical studies of procurement at the level of local authorities have received less attention. Increasing pressure to be ‘efficient and effective’ in use of public res…
Industrial and Provident Societies and Village Pubs
In the UK, pubs are often the nodes and centres of the local social network. Particularly in villages and rural areas, pubs play an important role in stimulating community cohesion and social capital by enhancing socioeconomic activities, such as communal initiatives and business activities, within communities. Despite this, there has been a constant decline in the number of British pubs during the past decades. The factors influencing this decli…
Impacts of Agglomeration on Call Centre Operations
Peck F. and Cabras I. Impacts of agglomeration on call centre operations: evidence from North West England, Regional Studies. Call centres have until fairly recently provided a significant source of employment growth in the peripheral regions of the UK. Despite the potential for locational dispersal throughout the urban hierarchy, however, call centres tend to be highly concentrated in larger urban centres and variations in wage costs between loc…
Creativity and Constraint in the British Film Industry
Creativity - the theoretical context creativity and cinema the question of cinema technology the financing and production of British films - historical background British feature film production the film-making process - sales distribution and marketing genre, aesthetics and criticism creative collaboration and the production process a critical assessment of current British cinema.
How third places foster and shape community cohesion, economic development and social capital
The study presented in this paper, based on primary research, explores and examines the significance of third places in rural areas of the Republic of Ireland. Focusing on public houses, or pubs, the authors analyse the impact of these places on local economies in terms of employment and business opportunities, and investigate their relevance with regard to enhancing social engagement and involvement within rural communities. Using data gathered …
Community Cohesion and Village Pubs in Northern England
Mount M. and Cabras I. Community cohesion and village pubs in Northern England: an econometric study, Regional Studies. Pubs in England represent an important locus for regional development and rejuvenation, particularly in rural areas where they act as hubs for social aggregation and economic activity. Generally, village pubs are regarded as complementarities to other local services and amenities that exist within the area, such as sporting even…
From reviving tradition to fostering innovation and changing marketing
The purpose of this article is to explore and examine the impressive growth of small and micro-breweries registered in the UK and US from the early 1980s. While the majority of British and American breweries continue to operate in spatially restricted areas and niche markets, a few businesses expanded significantly in terms of production and turnover, gradually acquiring larger shares of the market and competing with multinational producers at ho…
Beer, brewing, and business history
This editorial introduces the eight articles in the special issue on ‘Beer, brewing and business history’. Following the BEERONOMICS conference held at the University of York, 2013, and the subsequent approval of the editorial board of Business History, we received many submissions discussing beer, brewing, and their importance to business history (broadly defined). In this editorial we provide a brief overview of the historical development of be…
Introduction
Assessing the Evidence Base on Health, Employability and the Labour Market – Lessons for Activation in the UK
This article draws on the research of authors participating in this Special Issue, as well as a broader evidence review on how health, disability, labour market inequalities and other factors contribute to high levels of disability benefit ( DB ) claiming among certain communities. We argue that the evidence points to a complex combination of factors feeding into high levels of DB claiming in the UK and beyond, namely: geographical concentrations…
Industrial and Provident Societies and Village Pubs
In the UK, pubs are often the nodes and centres of the local social network. Particularly in villages and rural areas, pubs play an important role in stimulating community cohesion and social capital by enhancing socioeconomic activities, such as communal initiatives and business activities, within communities. Despite this, there has been a constant decline in the number of British pubs during the past decades. The factors influencing this decli…
Brewing at the time of Covid
The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on UK craft breweries. In this paper we explore and assess the impact of COVID-19 on the UK craft beer sector from a locational perspective, targeting entrepreneurial responses from breweries within and across the urban, suburban and rural dimensions. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collected between 2015 and 2022, we identify a marked geographical contextualization in terms of how…
The Impact of Local Authority Procurement on Local Economies
Public procurement has a significant impact on economic development in regions and localities. Previous research in the UK has focused on variations in government spending across regions, the effects of competitive tendering processes and EU State Aid rules on regional economies. Empirical studies of procurement at the level of local authorities have received less attention. Increasing pressure to be ‘efficient and effective’ in use of public res…
Beer, brewing, and regional studies
Creativity and Constraint in the British Film Industry
Creativity - the theoretical context creativity and cinema the question of cinema technology the financing and production of British films - historical background British feature film production the film-making process - sales distribution and marketing genre, aesthetics and criticism creative collaboration and the production process a critical assessment of current British cinema.
Impacts of Agglomeration on Call Centre Operations
Peck F. and Cabras I. Impacts of agglomeration on call centre operations: evidence from North West England, Regional Studies. Call centres have until fairly recently provided a significant source of employment growth in the peripheral regions of the UK. Despite the potential for locational dispersal throughout the urban hierarchy, however, call centres tend to be highly concentrated in larger urban centres and variations in wage costs between loc…
The Impact of Local Authority Procurement on Local Economies
Public procurement has a significant impact on economic development in regions and localities. Previous research in the UK has focused on variations in government spending across regions, the effects of competitive tendering processes and EU State Aid rules on regional economies. Empirical studies of procurement at the level of local authorities have received less attention. Increasing pressure to be ‘efficient and effective’ in use of public res…
Industrial and Provident Societies and Village Pubs
In the UK, pubs are often the nodes and centres of the local social network. Particularly in villages and rural areas, pubs play an important role in stimulating community cohesion and social capital by enhancing socioeconomic activities, such as communal initiatives and business activities, within communities. Despite this, there has been a constant decline in the number of British pubs during the past decades. The factors influencing this decli…
Assessing the Evidence Base on Health, Employability and the Labour Market – Lessons for Activation in the UK
This article draws on the research of authors participating in this Special Issue, as well as a broader evidence review on how health, disability, labour market inequalities and other factors contribute to high levels of disability benefit ( DB ) claiming among certain communities. We argue that the evidence points to a complex combination of factors feeding into high levels of DB claiming in the UK and beyond, namely: geographical concentrations…
Introduction
Community Cohesion and Village Pubs in Northern England
Mount M. and Cabras I. Community cohesion and village pubs in Northern England: an econometric study, Regional Studies. Pubs in England represent an important locus for regional development and rejuvenation, particularly in rural areas where they act as hubs for social aggregation and economic activity. Generally, village pubs are regarded as complementarities to other local services and amenities that exist within the area, such as sporting even…
From reviving tradition to fostering innovation and changing marketing
The purpose of this article is to explore and examine the impressive growth of small and micro-breweries registered in the UK and US from the early 1980s. While the majority of British and American breweries continue to operate in spatially restricted areas and niche markets, a few businesses expanded significantly in terms of production and turnover, gradually acquiring larger shares of the market and competing with multinational producers at ho…
Beer, brewing, and business history
This editorial introduces the eight articles in the special issue on ‘Beer, brewing and business history’. Following the BEERONOMICS conference held at the University of York, 2013, and the subsequent approval of the editorial board of Business History, we received many submissions discussing beer, brewing, and their importance to business history (broadly defined). In this editorial we provide a brief overview of the historical development of be…
How third places foster and shape community cohesion, economic development and social capital
The study presented in this paper, based on primary research, explores and examines the significance of third places in rural areas of the Republic of Ireland. Focusing on public houses, or pubs, the authors analyse the impact of these places on local economies in terms of employment and business opportunities, and investigate their relevance with regard to enhancing social engagement and involvement within rural communities. Using data gathered …
Measuring the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies
This paper investigates the economic contribution of beer festivals on local economies by analysing the Knavesmire Beer Festival at York, United Kingdom. Using information collected via means of a survey questionnaire and applying Type I multipliers, we estimate the total expenditure generated by visitors within and outside festivals' premises, measuring its impact on the local economy in terms of jobs created and GVA contributions. Findings reve…
Public houses and house prices in Great Britain
This paper examines the relationship between public houses or ‘pubs’ and house prices in Great Britain. Using a unique dataset, comprising statistical indicators for 373 local authorities registered between 2005 and 2015, the authors investigate this relationship from a panel data perspective. The analysis identifies a strong positive association between an increase in the number of pubs and house prices, showing different patterns with regard to…
Environmental Justice and Just Transition in the EU’s Sustainability Policies in Third Countries
The European Union (EU) is globally recognised as a sustainability leader and has implemented various climate policies such as the European Green Deal. However, it is also one of the largest importers of fossil fuel resources from developing countries, as in the case of coal from Colombia. From a political ecology and environmental justice perspective, it is possible to argue that the EU has benefited for many years from cheap Colombian coal, whi…
Beer, brewing, and regional studies
Brewing at the time of Covid
The COVID-19 crisis has had a significant impact on UK craft breweries. In this paper we explore and assess the impact of COVID-19 on the UK craft beer sector from a locational perspective, targeting entrepreneurial responses from breweries within and across the urban, suburban and rural dimensions. Using a mix of quantitative and qualitative data collected between 2015 and 2022, we identify a marked geographical contextualization in terms of how…
Pubs and pints, crims and crimes
This paper examines the relationship between public houses or pubs, and crime rates in England and Wales.The impact of pubs on local communities is generally studied and investigated within the context of third places, thus physical places that facilitate the accumulation of social capital within communities.We estimate Poisson Fixed-Effects (PFE) and a frontier Spatial Autoregressive (SAR) model on a unique panel dataset for 375 local authoritie…
Place-based leadership and environmental conflicts in the European Union
Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
Bitter aftertaste? The effect of Brexit on British craft beer export
This paper examines how Brexit-related trade uncertainty and the post-agreement regulatory environment have shaped export activity and adaptive responses among British craft breweries. Drawing on brewery-level panel data covering the Brexit negotiation period and 16 in-depth interviews conducted after the implementation of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the study shows that export participation declined during the period of prolonged …
Drivers, Impacts, and Mitigation of Corporate Social Irresponsibility
Scholarly work on corporate social irresponsibility (CSiR) has frequently focussed on incident-based narratives, with more recent studies exploring the complex interplay among various stakeholders and their involvement in perpetuating environmental injustice (EI). Focussing on the relationship between CSiR and EI, we examine the factors that increase the risk of CSiR occurrences, their impact on various stakeholders and related responses, and mea…
Brewing degrowth
This paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic crisis on the craft beer sector. Drawing on interviews and case studies from breweries based in Australia, Colombia and France, the study investigates the conduct of craft breweries during the pandemic crisis. While the disruption brought by the crisis negatively affected supply-chain activities in multiple ways, it also generated a range of positive outcomes for analysed brewer…
Consumer pub choice
UK pubs are social spaces where both drink (traditionally beer but also other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) and food (from only snacks in wet-led (drinking) establishments to fine dining and everything in between) are offered and consumed. Pubs face an uncertain future, making understanding contemporary consumer preferences crucial. This research modelled pub consumer choice using foraging theory. A mixed methodology (questionnaires, digita…
Measuring survivorship in the SME craft brewing market
This study analyses the level of resilience in the United Kingdom’s small craft breweries, examining the impact of exogenous and endogenous factors on business longevity and survivorship. Using a unique dataset containing over 1000 breweries in a 28-year span, gathered by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA), we assess UK breweries’ resilience in the presence of several macroeconomic indicators. Exogenous factors are also applied to review t…
Economics (13 works) · Wine Industry and Tourism (13 works) · Political science (11 works) · Business (9 works) · Geography (9 works) · Economic geography (6 works) · Economic growth (6 works) · Economy (6 works) · Brewing (5 works) · Law (5 works)