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Research Statement
Dr David Jordan is a Lecturer in Economics at Queen's Business School.
David's research focuses on regional and public economics, alongside economic and financial history. He is particularly interested in the economics of devolution, and the long-run performance of Northern Ireland’s economy. He is currently examining the reasons behind low levels of productivity in the Northern Ireland economy, as part of the Northern Ireland Productivity Forum.
David is a Research Associate at The Productivity Institute, a Research Associate at the Queen's University Centre for Economic History, and an Associate Fellow of the Queen's University Institute of Irish Studies.
In February 2024, David was appointed as the Independent Expert Advisor on Productivity to the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy.
Research Interests
Regional Economics, Public Economics, Fiscal Federalism, Economic History, Northern Ireland
Teaching
Current teaching
- ECO1014 Communicating Economics
- ECO2002 Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
PhD Supervision
- Padraig McKee, as Co-Supervisor
- Tiarnán Heaney, as Secondary Supervisor
- Sweta Pramanick, as Assistant Supervisor
Previous teaching
- FIN3016 Corporate Finance
- FIN7017 Market Microstructure
- ECO1013 The Economy
- ECO1002 Price Theory
Other
External Positions
- Independent Expert Advisor on Productivity to the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (February 2024-present)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NI Productivity 2040: Addressing Northern Ireland’s productivity gap for greater prosperity
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J., 31 Jan 2025, Manchester, UK: The Productivity Institute. 89 p. (Productivity Insights Paper; no. 049)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Data explained: productivity differences within Northern Ireland
Fliers, P. T., Turner, J., Jordan, D. & Pramanick, S., 11 Jan 2024, 9 p. ADR Northern Ireland.Research output: Other contribution
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Devolution at 25: how has productivity changed in the devolved nations?
Donaldson, R. & Jordan, D., 19 Nov 2024, The Economics Observatory.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Investing in management: how to improve management practices in your business
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J., 03 Jul 2024, Manchester, UK: The Productivity Institute. 4 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2024
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J., 05 Dec 2024, Manchester, UK: The Productivity Institute. 6 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile73 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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CPD Workshop for Northern Ireland Civil Service Economist Profession
Colvin, C. (Contributor), Jordan, D. (Contributor), Brownlow, G. (Contributor) & McKee, P. (Contributor)
03 Jun 2025Activity: Consultancy types › CPD delivery/organisation of courses for externals (in kind)
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Lessons from Northern Ireland's devolved public finances, 1920-1972
Jordan, D. (Invited speaker)
14 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Northern Ireland’s economy: Past, present, and future challenges
Jordan, D. (Invited speaker) & Donaldson, R. (Contributor)
13 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Irish Economic Association Annual Conference 2025
Jordan, D. (Session chair)
08 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Committee for the Economy Meeting, Wednesday 7 May 2025
Jordan, D. (Invited speaker), Donaldson, R. (Contributor) & Turner, J. (Contributor)
07 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Press/Media
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The Sunday Times - Even Rory McIlroy’s victory can’t hide the fact the north is in a hole
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J.
27/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The Irish News - How can we solve Northern Ireland’s productivity problem?
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J.
26/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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The Irish News - Queen’s research calls for long-term strategy to close productivity gap
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J.
31/01/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Business Eye - Queen’s Research Calls For Long-Term Strategy To Close Northern Ireland’s Productivity Gap
Jordan, D., Donaldson, R. & Turner, J.
31/01/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Business Eye - Queen’s Research Shows Northern Ireland Productivity Gap Has Widened
Donaldson, R., Jordan, D. & Turner, J.
05/12/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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The Economics of Devolution: Evidence from Northern Ireland 1920-1972
Jordan, D. (Author), Brownlow, G. (Supervisor), de Bromhead, A. (Supervisor) & Hewitt-Dundas, N. (Supervisor), Jul 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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