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Measuring the Employment Effects of the Rural Renewal Tax Scheme
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2003)This paper presents evidence on the effectiveness of the Rural Renewal Tax Scheme introduced by the Irish Government in 1998. The rationale for the scheme puts the emphasis on new economic activity and economic growth in ... -
Measuring the opportunity cost of time in recreation demand modelling: an application to a random utility model of whitewater kayaking in Ireland
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2004)The treatment of the opportunity cost of travel time and the measurement of travel costs in recreational demand modelling has been a contentious issue for many decades. This paper demonstrates how a potential wage rate ... -
Measuring Trends in Male Mortality by Socio-Economic Group in Ireland: A Note on the Quality of Data
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1999)The objective of this paper is to examine measurement issues and data problems in the analysis of trends in male mortality differentials by socio-economic group in Ireland between 1981 and 1991. The study is based on ... -
Men, individualism, and process: A Pardoner’s Tale
(Palgrave MacMillan, 2021-08-04)Taking a long look back through the philosophical underpinnings of contemporary hyper-masculinity, from renaissance writers such as Hobbes and Locke up to modern American philosopher, Nozick, this chapter maps out the key ... -
A methodological framework for the study of residential location and travel-to-work mode choice under central and suburban employment destination patterns
(2009)The aim of this paper is to contribute to the methodological questions that arise from the study of the simultaneous choice of residential location and travel-to-work mode under central and non-central or suburban employment ... -
mHealth and gamification
(2016-12-11)The use of mobile health (mHealth) applications for incentivizing health behaviour change continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. This growth has been accelerated by recent advancements in smart mobile technology ... -
Minimum Wages and Employment: a critical appraisal of two theoretical frameworks
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2006)This paper addresses the theoretical fallout from empirical studies published in the 1990s that showed no negative relationship between the introduction of minimum wages and employment. The theoretical developments have ... -
A Model for Regulatory Intervention in Irish Banking
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2007)The banking system is currently experiencing an unprecedented phase of regulatory transition in order to address persistent market failures. This paper documents the need for better regulation in Irish banking and presents ... -
A model of deliberative and aggregative democracy
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2011-02)We present a model of collective decision making in which voting and deliberation are treated simultaneously. Political theorists argue that public discussion can lead individuals to change their preferences. This aspect ... -
Modelling access to the Irish Coastline: a contingent behavioural approach.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2010-12)This paper measures willingness to pay (WTP) for public access and trail improvements to a coastal recreational site in the west of Ireland. The Contingent Behaviour model is used to measure the increased number of trips ... -
The Monetary Transmission Mechanism: Evidence and Implications for European Monetary Union
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1999)We provide some evidence consistent with a heterogeneous credit channel of monetary policy transmission in the European Union. Using the techniques of cointegration and Error Correction Models, we have shown that the ... -
The Monetary Transmission Mechanism: evidence and implications for European monetary union.
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1999-06)We provide some evidence consistent with a heterogeneous credit channel of monetary policy transmission in the European Union. Using the techniques of cointegration and Error Correction Models, we have shown that the ... -
Morishima's Nonlinear Model of the Cycle: Simplifications and Generalizations
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2005)Michio Morishima's nonlinear model of the trade cycle (Morishima, 1958) is simplified and generalized to show, by means of the Andronov-Hopf bifurcation theorem, the existence of a periodic orbit. In addition, an attempt ... -
Motivation- The Irish and non Irish Workers: Using the psychological contract to understand the reasons behind perceived different performance levels from the Irish and non Irish employees on the same manufacturing floor.
(2008)The objective of this investigation was to ascertain if a different psychological contract was in existence among shop floor employees in a small to medium enterprise. This thesis sought to answer three research questions. ... -
Multidisciplinary perspectives on cybersecurity research, practice and education: Proceedings of the 1st Cyber Research Conference Ireland
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Multinational corporations and industrial relations research: A road less travelled
(Wiley, 2008)While there is a large body of academic debate surrounding human resource management issues in MNCs, industrial relations issues often fail to receive the same degree of attention. This paper attempts to move the debate ... -
National Innovation Systems and Entrepreneurship
(2008-09-26)Porter (1990) argues that the future battles for competitiveness will not be fought just between organisations but also between nations. Looking at the nation as the unit of analysis, one way to become more competitive ... -
A needs and resources assessment of fiscal equalisation in the Irish local government system
(Economic and Social Studies, 2015)In 2000 the central government in Ireland introduced a formula-based needs and resources equalisation model in its local government system to ensure that the allocation of general purpose grants to local authorities was ... -
New Branches, Old Roots: A Study of Methods and Techniques in Web/Hypermedia Systems Design
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New Estimates of the Cost of Disability in Ireland Using the Standard of Living Approach
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 2008)Addressing the extra economic costs of disability seems a logical step towards alleviating elements of social exclusion for people with disabilities. This paper estimates the economic cost of disability in Ireland in terms ...