Browsing by Author "O'Farrell, PN"
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Foreign direct-investment in ireland - empirical-evidence and theoretical implications
Oloughlin, b; ofarrell, pn; O'Farrell, PN (Economic & Social StudiesDUBLIN, 1980)This paper summarises the existing literature on foreign direct investment and the multinational enterprise with emphasis on those aspects which are particularly relevant to Ireland. Empirical analysis of data on new ... -
Regional planning in Ireland - case for concentration - reappraisal
O'Farrell, PN (Economic & Social StudiesDUBLIN, 1974)Few development issues in Ireland have generated so much controversy and emotion as the concept of spatially polarised growth; yet the continuing discussion has often been confused by a notable failure to define terms and ... -
Shift and share analysis of regional employment change in Ireland, 1951-66
O'Farrell, PN (Economic & Social StudiesDUBLIN, 1972)If regional policy in Ireland is to be developed so as to become more effective, or even if the goal is to evaluate existing strategies the logical first step is to consider the underlying causes of regional disparities ... -
The comparative performance of small manufacturing companies located in the mid west and Northern Ireland
Hitchens, DMWN; O'Farrell, PN (Economic & Social StudiesDublin, 1988)Specific dimensions of the performance and characteristics of a matched sample of small manufacturing firms in the Mid West of Ireland and Northern Ireland are compared. The analysis examines comparative growth rates, ...