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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 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 - a sustainable solution for the Information Society (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2006, February). Public private partnership - a sustainable solution for the Information Society. Presented at Sustainable Solutions for the Information Society - 11th International Conference on Urban Planning and Spatial Development for the Information Society

Social and cultural factors in FDI flows: Evidence from the Indian states. (2006)
Journal Article
Sathe, S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2006). Social and cultural factors in FDI flows: Evidence from the Indian states. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2, 323-334. https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2006.010217

Abstract Foreign Direct Investment is of increasing importance for both developing and industrialized countries, with the UN estimating total FDI flows at $560 billion in 2003 (UNCTAD 2004), of which an increasing share went to developing countries.... Read More about Social and cultural factors in FDI flows: Evidence from the Indian states..

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.

Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W., & Scherrer, W. (2005, May). Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria. Presented at 11th International Public Private Partnerships Conference

While the UK has been a leader in the large-scale introduction of public private partnerships (PPPs) across the economy, both Austria and Germany have been relative latecomers within the recent move towards PPPs. This paper analyses the issues drivin... Read More about Public private partnership - comparative issues in the UK, Germany and Austria.

Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative. (2003)
Journal Article
Gao, S. S., & Handley-Schachler, M. (2003). Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative. Journal of finance & management in public services, 3, 25-39

This paper presents a preliminary study of public bodies’ perceptions relating to risk transfer in the
UK private finance initiative (PFI). The study is based on semi-structured interviews conducted
during the period from April to October 2002 at t... Read More about Public bodies’ perceptions on risk transfer in the UK’s private finance initiative..

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.

Regional development and EU enlargement (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McQuaid, R. W. (1999, February). Regional development and EU enlargement. Presented at Beyond Boundaries II: New Europe ... Pan-Europe? Trajectories and Destinations”

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.