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Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Greig, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2004, August). Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event. Presented at European Regional Science Association Conference

This paper develops a model of the determinants of visitor expenditure at a one day repeated major sporting event in Edinburgh, Scotland. An econometric model is developed that combines both macroeconomic data and socio-economic information derived f... Read More about Determinants of visitor expenditure at a major sports event..

The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere (2004)
Journal Article
Rye, T., & Scotney, D. (2004). The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere. Transport Policy, 11(2), 133-140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2003.09.005

Recent changes in UK transport policy have seen the introduction of more generous concessionary travel for elderly people on local buses. However, the increase in patronage that these changes may bring masks another significant influence on elderly p... Read More about The factors influencing future concessionary bus patronage in Scotland and their implications for elsewhere.

Transport issues in rural health access (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2003, June). Transport issues in rural health access. Presented at Taking Charge: International Rural Network Conference

Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. (2003)
Journal Article
Lo, H. K., Wan, K., Lo, V., Yip, C., & Wan, Q. (2003). Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 37(2), 149-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-2615%2802%2900005-X

In metropolitan areas where multi-modal trips are common, modeling transfers is an important issue. The existing approach of connecting multi-modal networks, without attending to the number or kinds of transfers, cannot fully describe actual behavior... Read More about Modeling transfer and non-linear fare structure in multi-modal network..

Social entrepreneurship and local economic development (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (2002, November). Social entrepreneurship and local economic development. Presented at Regional Studies Association Conference

Social entrepreneurs can have an important role in the development of local communities. They effectively lead innovative and entrepreneurial changes in social organisations or arenas, with not-for-profit motives. Social entrepreneurs: focus upon soc... Read More about Social entrepreneurship and local economic development.

Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports (2002)
Journal Article
Baird, A. J. (2002). Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports. Maritime Policy and Management, 29(3), 271-284. https://doi.org/10.1080/03088830210132579

During recent years the role of the private sector in seaports has been greatly expanded. Yet in practice the extent of privatisation in ports can vary significantly, in part due to the different methods employed to bring about private sector partici... Read More about Privatization trends at the world's top-100 container ports.

Mining, migration and mobility: towards an understanding of the relationship between migration and occupation in the context of the UK mining industry. (2002)
Journal Article
Hollywood, E. (2002). Mining, migration and mobility: towards an understanding of the relationship between migration and occupation in the context of the UK mining industry. International Journal of Population Geography, 8, 297-314. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijpg.264

The large-scale decline of the UK mining industry in recent years has led to significant job losses, unemployment and inactivity throughout the coalfields. This paper aims to examine the role of migration as a response to these closures during the la... Read More about Mining, migration and mobility: towards an understanding of the relationship between migration and occupation in the context of the UK mining industry..

Energy use and transport correlation linking personal and travel related energy uses to the urban structure (2001)
Journal Article
Cooper, J., Ryley, T., Smyth, A., & Granzow, E. (2001). Energy use and transport correlation linking personal and travel related energy uses to the urban structure. Environmental Science and Policy, 4(6), 307-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1462-9011%2801%2900030-2

This paper considers relationships between sustainability objectives, transport, spatial design of the built environment and rational use of energy. Conventional transport modelling, housing supply and energy assessment tools are drawn together to pr... Read More about Energy use and transport correlation linking personal and travel related energy uses to the urban structure.

Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mitchell, I., & McQuaid, R. W. (2001, June). Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration. Presented at 7th International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships

This paper tests some theoretical models of partnership by examining a specific partnership between a local authority and other private partners in the regeneration of a former naval base and industrial site at Rosyth in Fife. It suggests developmen... Read More about Developing models of partnership in economic regeneration..

European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Christy, B. (1999, May). European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership. Presented at V International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships,

Partnerships are crucial to regional and local economic development. There is a need for greater understanding about the real operations of such partnerships in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness and to understand the appropriateness... Read More about European economic development partnerships-the case of the Eastern Scotland European partnership.

The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1998, May). The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration. Presented at IV International Conference on Public-Private Partnerships

Partnerships to promote urban economic regeneration are widespread, but the theoretical basis of for understanding such partnerships is poorly developed. This paper presents an exploration of such partnerships and draws lessons for their improvement.... Read More about The role of partnerships in urban economic regeneration.