Poverty, Inequality and Suicidality in Northern Ireland
The Samaritans commissioned Just Economics to research the relationship between economic disadvantage and suicidal behaviour in Northern Ireland.
Research and policy analysis
We support clients to achieve their campaigning and public affairs objectives.
Our staff have held Executive-level roles in leading UK policy and campaigning organisations and we have a track record of carrying out impactful research to support campaigning and advocacy goals. This includes supporting communication plans, including broadcast and social media.
Areas of expertise include:
- Poverty
- Children and young people
- Health and wellbeing
- Housing and homelessness
- Climate change and the environment
We work with both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and the majority of our work is mixed methods. Our research expertise includes polling, economic analysis, evidence and literature reviews, and participatory research.
“I really enjoyed working with Just Economics. They were responsive to our needs, flexible and presented complex ideas in an interesting way. I look forward to working with them again in the future.”
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Comparative study of child poverty: NI and ROI
This comparative study of child poverty rates, explored the rates and determinants of child poverty in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Financing sustainable plastics
Dr Stephen Spratt, Director at Just Economics, was the lead author of a position paper on financing sustainable plastics for the International Negotiating Committee of the UN Environment Programme.
Corn Fakes
There is evidence that Kellogg's has been removing key micronutrients from its breakfast cereals in Mexico since 2013. This economic analysis estimates the cost to health, well-being and development.
Delivering Value: the economic costs of freight
This analysis compares the social, environmental and economic impacts of diesel and electric vans with e-cargo bikes.
Youth Labour Market in the UK: Policy Analysis
The Prince's Trust commissioned Just Economics to carry out an analysis of the youth labour market in the UK
The high cost of poor salmon farming practices
This economic analysis of salmon farming reveals that the industry has produced negative externalities worth in the region of USD$47 billion since 2013.
Breaking Point
Barnardos commissioned Just Economics to undertake research on the impact of the current funding environment on their services.
Reducing alcohol harm through Extended Brief Interventions
Just Economics was commissioned to evaluate the HSE's pilot of Extended Brief Interventions (EBIs) to reduce harmful alcohol use in Dublin North.
Pathways to Zero-Emission Freight in London
This research sets out a 5-year policy roadmap to reduce harmful emissions from freight in central London and models the carbon and health cost savings associated with a zero-emission freight zone.
