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Convergence with IFRS in Malaysia (2019)
Book Chapter
Abdullah, M., & Minhat, M. (2019). Convergence with IFRS in Malaysia. In P. Weetman, & I. Tsalavoutas (Eds.), Routledge Companion: Accounting in Emerging Economies. Routledge

No abstract available.

A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations (2016)
Report
Steven, G. (2016). A Scottish Approach to Taxation: Some Observations. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

Evidence submitted to the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee for its inquiry on a Scottish Approach to Taxation.

The potential for 'green' fiscal policy measures to influence individuals' vehicle purchasing decisions in Scotland. (2015)
Thesis
Borthwick, S. The potential for 'green' fiscal policy measures to influence individuals' vehicle purchasing decisions in Scotland. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8820

Climate change is recognised worldwide as a major concern, with serious repercussions. Observed temperature rises are increasingly being linked to human activity. Evidence indicates a strengthening vehicle-orientated society, with negative implicatio... Read More about The potential for 'green' fiscal policy measures to influence individuals' vehicle purchasing decisions in Scotland..

The Impact of German guarantee banks on the access to finance for SMEs (2014)
Thesis
Valentin, A. The Impact of German guarantee banks on the access to finance for SMEs. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/7568

German guarantee banks provide guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that apply for bank loans but cannot provide their own valuable collateral; this lack of collateral would normally lead to credit restrictions. Consequently, the... Read More about The Impact of German guarantee banks on the access to finance for SMEs.

Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cowie, J. (2014, January). Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market. Paper presented at 46th Universities Transport Studies Group Conference

Much research surrounds the move from publicly owned and operated bus markets to publicly controlled and privately operated markets, or in the case of Great Britain, a fully deregulated market. Little research however exists concerning the counter mo... Read More about Reregulating the deregulated, a case study of the Scottish Bus market..

Bringing back the Bank: local renewal and agency through community banking. (2013)
Journal Article
Cutcher, L. (2013). Bringing back the Bank: local renewal and agency through community banking. Organization Studies, https://doi.org/10.1177/0170840613495337

This paper presents findings from an in-depth case study of a bank that has drawn on an anti-globalization discourse and the idea of the ‘local in opposition to the global’ to create a niche for itself in the highly consolidated Australian retail ban... Read More about Bringing back the Bank: local renewal and agency through community banking..

The impact of reduced public services spending on vulnerable groups - review of UK and international evidence. (2010)
Report
McQuaid, R. W., Egdell, V., & Hollywood, E. (2010). The impact of reduced public services spending on vulnerable groups - review of UK and international evidence

This evidence review was commissioned by the Scottish Government and undertaken by the Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University.

The overall aim is to review and summarise UK and international evidence on the impact of reduced s... Read More about The impact of reduced public services spending on vulnerable groups - review of UK and international evidence..

Changing reasons for public private partnerships (2009)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2010). Changing reasons for public private partnerships. Public Money and Management, 30, 27-34. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540960903492331

This article considers the micro- and macro-economic benefits and costs of PPPs and some implications of implementing new international accounting standards. If public sector financial costs are forced to move 'on balance sheet', then there are likel... Read More about Changing reasons for public private partnerships.

Public private partnership-a sustainable solution for the information society? experiences in the UK, Germany and Austria (2008)
Journal Article
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2008). Public private partnership-a sustainable solution for the information society? experiences in the UK, Germany and Austria. Uprava, 6, 7-34

The political context of governments differs between the UK, Germany and Austria, but each government currently has a positive view of Public private Partnership (PPP). There are many similarities to the drivers for PPPs in Austria, Germany and the U... Read More about Public private partnership-a sustainable solution for the information society? experiences in the UK, Germany and Austria.

Public procurement and regional development: the impact of local authority expenditure on local economies. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Peck, F., & Cabras, I. (2008, May). Public procurement and regional development: the impact of local authority expenditure on local economies. Presented at Regional Studies Association International Conference-THe Dilemma of Integration and Competition

Spatial patterns of public expenditure and government procurement have a significant impact
on economic and social development in localities and regions across the EU. In the UK,
there has been particular attention given to variations in government... Read More about Public procurement and regional development: the impact of local authority expenditure on local economies..

Public private partnerships in the European Union - the cases of the UK, Germany and Austria (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2008, April). Public private partnerships in the European Union - the cases of the UK, Germany and Austria. Presented at 65th International Atlantic Economic Conference

Across the European Union the use of different forms of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been growing, but in different ways and for different reasons across Member States. This paper considers experiences and motivations in three contrasting... Read More about Public private partnerships in the European Union - the cases of the UK, Germany and Austria.

Letter from Edinburgh - governance, economic performance and economic disparities in Scotland (2007)
Journal Article
Brown, R., McQuaid, R. W., & Newlands, D. (2007). Letter from Edinburgh - governance, economic performance and economic disparities in Scotland. Regions, 24-27

John Smith, when Leader of the Labour Party, said that devolution was “the settled will of the Scottish people”. However, far from quelling debates about governance – and particularly the implications for economic policy and performance in Scotland... Read More about Letter from Edinburgh - governance, economic performance and economic disparities in Scotland.

Aging of the labour force and globalization. (2007)
Book Chapter
McQuaid, R. W. (2007). Aging of the labour force and globalization. In R. Cooper, K. Donaghy, & G. Hewings (Eds.), Globalization and Regional Economic Modelling (69-85). Springer-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72444-5_5

The rapid aging of the population structure across most developed countries is one of the main challenges facing their economies and governments (CEC 2004a).1 These changes will have significant impacts upon pension and healthcare costs, the demand f... Read More about Aging of the labour force and globalization..

The economics of Motorways of the Sea (2007)
Journal Article
Baird, A. J. (2007). The economics of Motorways of the Sea. Maritime Policy and Management, 34(4), 287-310. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088830701538976

The last several decades have witnessed very substantial public sector investment in roadway and railway infrastructure throughout the EU. The seaway has tended not to be supported to the same degree, possibly due to the mistaken assumption by policy... Read More about The economics of Motorways of the Sea.

Public private partnership - experiences of ICT in the UK, Germany and Austria (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2006, June). Public private partnership - experiences of ICT in the UK, Germany and Austria. Presented at 12th International Public Private Partnerships Conference

The political context of governments differs between the UK, Germany and Austria, but each government currently has a positive view of PPP. There are many similarities to the drivers for PPPs in Austria, Germany and the UK. The UK has had more experi... Read More about Public private partnership - experiences of ICT in the UK, Germany and Austria.