Esmond Birnie
Biographic Data
| ID | 4098009 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Esmond Birnie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Esmond |
| FAMILY NAME | Birnie |
| SIGNATURE | BIRNIE E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5234-0037 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A critical review of competitiveness measurement in Northern Ireland
The measurement of regional competitiveness is an important and complex issue. Previous research has mostly considered national economies. However, indicators and measures identified at the national level may not apply well to regions. This paper contributes to knowledge by providing an analytical narrative of how the concept of the measurement of competitiveness has developed over time in Northern Ireland. The various stages in the development o…
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced? Regional Studies. Northern Ireland has been characterized by an inability to narrow the persistent economic gap relative to Britain. Some commentators have suggested that regional corporation tax variation may be the ‘game changer’ in closing this gap. This paper draws on a range of studies that help one better understand the historical and institutional context. However, the …
Chasing the wind? Half a century of economic strategy documents in Northern Ireland∗
This article reviews the 11 major economic policy documents that were presented in Northern Ireland (NI) during 1955–99. Notwithstanding the intentions of these policy documents the performance of the NI economy has been disappointing. Convergence towards average UK levels of living standards and productivity was less than might reasonably have been expected. By implication, the documents were limited either in terms of their effectiveness or imp…
New Economic Strategies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: Strategy 2010 and Enterprise 2010
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced? Regional Studies. Northern Ireland has been characterized by an inability to narrow the persistent economic gap relative to Britain. Some commentators have suggested that regional corporation tax variation may be the ‘game changer’ in closing this gap. This paper draws on a range of studies that help one better understand the historical and institutional context. However, the …
Chasing the wind? Half a century of economic strategy documents in Northern Ireland∗
This article reviews the 11 major economic policy documents that were presented in Northern Ireland (NI) during 1955–99. Notwithstanding the intentions of these policy documents the performance of the NI economy has been disappointing. Convergence towards average UK levels of living standards and productivity was less than might reasonably have been expected. By implication, the documents were limited either in terms of their effectiveness or imp…
New Economic Strategies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: Strategy 2010 and Enterprise 2010
New Economic Strategies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: Strategy 2010 and Enterprise 2010
Chasing the wind? Half a century of economic strategy documents in Northern Ireland∗
This article reviews the 11 major economic policy documents that were presented in Northern Ireland (NI) during 1955–99. Notwithstanding the intentions of these policy documents the performance of the NI economy has been disappointing. Convergence towards average UK levels of living standards and productivity was less than might reasonably have been expected. By implication, the documents were limited either in terms of their effectiveness or imp…
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced
Should the fiscal powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly be enhanced? Regional Studies. Northern Ireland has been characterized by an inability to narrow the persistent economic gap relative to Britain. Some commentators have suggested that regional corporation tax variation may be the ‘game changer’ in closing this gap. This paper draws on a range of studies that help one better understand the historical and institutional context. However, the …
A critical review of competitiveness measurement in Northern Ireland
The measurement of regional competitiveness is an important and complex issue. Previous research has mostly considered national economies. However, indicators and measures identified at the national level may not apply well to regions. This paper contributes to knowledge by providing an analytical narrative of how the concept of the measurement of competitiveness has developed over time in Northern Ireland. The various stages in the development o…
Economics (4 works) · Northern ireland (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Geography (3 works) · Regional development (3 works) · Regional science (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Irish and British Studies (2 works) · Regional Development and Policy (2 works)