We need a New Economic Model – North and South
The global economy is entering into an era of instability and uncertainty and our economic policies (both North and South) are going to have to adjust if our economies and societies are to flourish in this new reality. There are many positive aspects to economic performance on the Island of Ireland...
13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference - Session 4 - AI, Platform & Labour Regulations
The 13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North...
UK spending review - a missed opportunity for Northern Ireland
The announcement of the UK Spending Review last week should have been one of the most significant fiscal events of this Labour government. It was to set out how government spending will evolve over the next 5 years, but more importantly for Northern Ireland, it was also expected to announce a new...
13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference: Session 3 - Children, Young People & the Labour Market
The 13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North...
13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference - Session 1 - Collective Bargaining
The 13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North...
13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference - Morning Plenary
The 13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North...
A Balanced Approach to Labour Reform: Minister Archibald’s Vision for the Good Jobs Bill in Northern Ireland
The policy position announcement by Minister Caoimhe Archibald on the Good Jobs Bill is a significant and pragmatic step toward addressing some of Northern Ireland’s most pressing labour market issues. The measures proposed by the Department of Economy are the product of extensive consultation and...
Presenation & video from the NERI Seminar - Productivity in Ireland's Domestically-Owned Market Economy: a Comparative Survey
The NERI seminar titled Productivity in Ireland's Domestically-Owned Market Economy: a Comparative Survey was presented by Chris Smart, NERI economist. It took place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 15.30 as an online Zoom event. Please find the presentation and video from the NERI seminar. Lecture...
Exploring Working Hours Disparities in Europe
The NERI seminar titled 'Exploring Working Hours Disparities in Europe' was presented by Albian Krasniqi, PhD researcher and lecturer at TU Dublin. It took place on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 15.30...
13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference - presentations & videos
The 13th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference in association with the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre provided a forum for the presentation of research papers on labour market issues (North and South of Ireland & international). It was held in Ulster University, York Street, Belfast, BT15...