What is the role of inward and outward investment in economic performance indicators, for example national and regional growth, employment, and macroeconomic stability?

Background

Engaging in international trade can be a powerful strategy for domestic firms, however competition effects can mean benefits vary across different parts of the country. Further evidence could address distributional consequences of international trade and investment, to maximise the positive impact across the UK.

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

DIT Areas of research interest 2020 to 2021 GOVUK

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    Funded by: ESRC

    Lead research organisation: Aston University

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  • University of Ulster NISRA BDR Programme

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    Funded by: ESRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Ulster

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on the relationships between firms' engagement in markets external to Northern Ireland and their performance, which partially addresses the question. The authors have the necessary expertise to answer the question.

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