Items where Author is "Read, Robert"

Read, Robert (2025) Guest Lecture: Tourism Growth Linkages in Small Economies : Economic & Environmental Challenges, University of Aruba. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert and Armstrong, Harvey (2024) Growth volatility and resilience in small economies : The impacts of the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. In: Small States : Environmental & Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities & Resilience. Springer. (In Press)

Read, Robert (2024) Guest Lecture: Growth Challenges for Small Economies, University of Aruba. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2023) Invited seminar paper, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, London. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2023) Economic Development in Pacific Island States : Triggers for Conflict, Conflict Research Society Annual Conference, King's College, London. In: Conflict Research Society 60th Annual Conference, 2023-09-11 - 2023-09-13, Kings College.

Read, Robert (2023) Guest Lecture: Growth Challenges for Small Economies, University of Aruba. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2022) Social Security in Small Jurisdictions : The Economic Context, Invited paper, KU-Leuven, Belgium. In: Social Security in Small Jurisdictions, 2022-09-22 - 2022-09-23, Faculty of Law, KU Leuven.

Read, Robert (2022) The Economic Dimension. In: International Business :. Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 212-243. ISBN 9780198861898

Read, Robert (2022) Financial Management Strategies. In: International Business :. Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 397-428. ISBN 9780198861898

Fasanya, David Oludotun and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2022) Determinants of internationalisation by firms from Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Business Research, 144. pp. 951-965. ISSN 0148-2963

Read, Robert (2022) Challenges for Future Growth & Prosperity in Small Economies : The Search for a New Paradigm, Invited paper, Glendon Conference, North York ON, Canada. In: Changes & Continuities in Microstates & Small Autonomous Communities, 2022-03-25 - 2022-03-25, Glendon College of York University.

Read, Robert (2022) Invited briefing, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, London. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert and Armstrong, Harvey (2022) Sustainable Development & Britain’s Overseas Territories & Crown Dependencies,. UNSPECIFIED.

Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert (2021) Crises & the Challenges Facing the UK’s Non-Sovereign Territories. The Round Table : The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs, 110 (5). pp. 612-613. ISSN 0035-8533

Read, Robert (2021) Record numbers of UK firms are being swallowed by private equity – should we be worried? The Conversation. The Conversation.

Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert (2021) The Non-Sovereign Territories : Economic & Environmental Challenges of Sectoral & Geographic Over-Specialisation in Tourism & Financial Services. European Urban and Regional Studies, 28 (3). pp. 213-240. ISSN 0969-7764

Read, Robert and Ingham, Hilary and Elkomy, Shimaa (2021) The Impact of Foreign Technology & Embodied R&D On Productivity in Internationally-Oriented & High Technology Industries in Egypt, 2006-2009. Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, 21 (2). pp. 171-192. ISSN 1566-1679

Read, Robert (2020) Size, Governance & Expenditure On Defence & Education : Realpolitik & the Peace Dividend for Small Economies. In: Handbook of Governance in Small States :. Routledge International Handbooks (1st). Routledge, London, pp. 331-350. ISBN 9780367183998

Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert (2020) Tourism and Sustainable Growth in Small (Island) Economies. In: Shaping the Future of Small Islands : Roadmap for Sustainable Development. Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 93-108. ISBN 9789811548826

Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert and Elkomy, Shimaa (2020) Aggregate and Heterogeneous Sectoral Growth Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Egypt. Review of Development Economics, 24 (4). pp. 1511-1528. ISSN 1363-6669

Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert (2020) Size and Sectoral Specialisation : The Asymmetric Cross-Country Impacts of the 2008 Crisis & its Aftermath. Journal of International Development, 32 (6). pp. 891-921. ISSN 0954-1748

Elkomy, Shimaa and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2020) The Impact of Foreign Technology & Embodied R&D On Productivity in Internationally-Oriented & High-Technology Industries in Egypt, 2006-2009. Working Paper. Lancaster University, Department of Economics, Lancaster.

Pun, Chi Chung and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2020) The motivation and impact of outward foreign direct investment in China. PhD thesis, Lancaster University.

Read, Robert (2018) Economic Diversification & Climate Change Adaptation, Invited paper, UN Environmental Programme (UNEP), UNFCC COP 24, Katowice. In: UNFCC COP 24, 2018-12-02 - 2018-12-14.

Fasanya, Oludotun and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2018) Outward foreign direct investment and firm internationalisation from Sub Saharan Africa. PhD thesis, Lancaster University.

Lee, Jinwon and Read, Robert and Soo, Kwok Tong (2018) The relationship between environmental regulations and Korean economy (TFP, outward FDI, trade). PhD thesis, Lancaster University.

Prado, Julio and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2017) Essays on the effects of clusters and networks on industrial growth during the great recession and other periods of industrial shocks. PhD thesis, Lancaster University.

Read, Robert (2017) The Political Economy of International Integration : Small States in the Caribbean and the Free Trade Area of the Americas. In: The Caribbean Economies in an Era of Free Trade :. Routledge, London, pp. 47-69. ISBN 9780815397540

Elkomy, Shimaa and Ingham, Hilary and Read, Robert (2015) Economic, Institutional & Political Determinants of FDI Growth Effects in Emerging & Developing Countries. Working Paper. Lancaster University, Department of Economics, Lancaster.

Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert (2014) The Significance of Geographic Location in Island Studies : A Rejoinder. Island Studies Journal, 9 (2). pp. 367-372.

Read, Robert (2014) Keeping Small Beautiful: Challenges to the Sustainable Growth of Small (Island) Economies, Invited paper, International Workshop On Island Challenges, Samos. In: International Workshop On Island Challenges (IWIC), 2014-10-01 - 2014-10-03, Samos.

Read, Robert (2014) Small is Beautiful: Development Lessons from the Growth Performance of Small Economies, Invited conference paper, Richmond American University, London. In: Workshop On Development & Wellbeing, 2014-06-06 - 2014-06-06, Richmond University.

Read, Robert (2014) The Growth & Structure of Multinationals in the Banana Export Trade. In: The Growth of International Business :. Routledge Library Editions - International Business . UNSPECIFIED, London, pp. 180-213. ISBN 9780415751964

Read, Robert (2013) Drivers of growth in islands: Implications for the agriculture and food sectors in EU Island Regions : Invited speaker, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Agriculture & Life Sciences in the Economy, Sevilla. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2013) The Growth and Structure of Multinationals in the Banana Export Trade. In: The Growth of International Business :. Routledge, London, pp. 180-213. ISBN 9780415639620

Read, Robert (2012) The Impact of the 2008 Global Crisis On the Economic Performance of Caribbean States, Seminar for ESRC Development & Humanitarianism Group, University of Lancaster. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2012) Binding Growth Constraints in Small Island Economies: Evidence Focusing on the OECS, Invited expert, Organisation of East Caribbean States, Rodney Bay, St Lucia, (for the World Bank). UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2012) Small Economies & Free Trade Areas: A Critique, Invited paper World Bank/IMF/IADB Caribbean Growth Conference, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. In: World Bank Caribbean Growth Forum, 2012-06-06 - 2012-06-08, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Read, Robert (2012) Growth Challenges for Small Economies, Invited paper, World Bank/IMF/IADB Caribbean Growth Forum, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. In: World Bank Caribbean Growth Forum, 2012-06-06 - 2012-06-08, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Read, Robert (2012) Building Resilience in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for Trade & Climate Change Policies, Invited paper, CTA Regional Briefing, Pointe aux Pimentes, Mauritius. In: CTA Regional Policy Briefing, no. 7, 2012-04-23 - 2012-04-24.

Read, Robert (2012) Building Resilience for Sustainable Development in Small Island Economies, Invited paper, CTA Policy Briefing, Bruxelles. In: Brussels Briefing on the Small Island Economies, 2012-04-04 - 2012-04-04, The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA).

Read, Robert (2012) Determinants of Growth in Small Economies, Staff Seminar, Bournemouth University. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2011) The Banana Industry : Oligopoly and Barriers to Entry. In: Multinationals and World Trade : Vertical Integration and the Division of Labour in World Industries. Routledge, London, pp. 317-42. ISBN 9780415664950

Read, Robert (2011) The Copper Industry. In: Multinationals & World Trade : Vertical Integration & the Division of Labour in World Industries. Routledge Revivals . Routledge, London, pp. 275-315. ISBN 9780415664950

Read, Robert and Casson, M.C. (2011) Multinationals and World Trade : Vertical Integration and the Division of Labour in World Industries. Routledge, London. ISBN 9780415664950

Read, Robert (2011) The Synthetic Fibre Industry : Innovation, Integration and Market structure. In: Multinationals and World Trade : Vertical Integration and the Division of Labour in World Industries. Routledge, London, pp. 197-223. ISBN 978041566490

Read, Robert (2010) Critical Issues in the Growth of Small Economies, Middle East Economics Association Annual Conference, Istanbul. In: Middle East Economics Association, 2010-06-24 - 2010-06-26, Istanbul Technical University.

Read, Robert (2009) Challenges of the Global Banana Trade, Invited paper, Universite de Paris, Sciences-Po. In: Multi-stakeholder Roundtable Discussion on Bananas, 2009-03-03 - 2009-03-03, , Groupe d’Economie Mondiale, Université de Paris, Sciences Po.

Read, Robert (2008) EU Banana Trade Issues, Invited seminar, DG Development, European Commission, Bruxelles. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2008) Growth & FDI in Small Economies, Seminar paper Universidad de Las Palmas. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2007) The WTO & Trade in Agriculture, invited talk for the Burton-in-Lonsdale Farmers’ Group, Hale, Lancashire. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2006) FDI in Small Economies : Invited paper, UNU WIDER Conference, Development Challenges for Small & Vulnerable Economies, Lautoka, Fiji. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2003) Linkages & Flow-On Impacts of Foreign Investment in Pacific Island Economies, summary findings : Invited expert, FIAS/World Bank Conference on FDI in the Pacific islands, Tokyo. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2002) Growth determinants of small economies : Invited paper, Small States Conference, University of Iceland, Reykjavik. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2002) Globalisation Challenges for Small Economies : Plenary paper for ISISA Conference, Charlottetown PEI, Canada. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2001) Growth, economic development & structural transition in small vulnerable states. Working Paper. United Nations University WIDER, Helsinki.

Read, Robert (2001) Critical Issues in the Economic Performance of Small States : Invited expert paper for Dutch Foreign Ministry Conference on Small Territories, Scheveningen. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (2001) Determinants of the Economic Performance of Small States : Western Regional Science Association Annual Conference, Palm Springs. In: UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert (1992) Small-Scale Banana Growers in the Windward Islands : External Implications of the Single European Market. Working Paper. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert and Armstrong, Harvey (1992) Western European Micro-States & Autonomous Regions : The Advantages of Size & Sovereignty. Working Paper. UNSPECIFIED.

Read, Robert and Casson, M.C. and Associates (1986) Multinationals and World Trade : Vertical Integration & the Division of Labour in World Industries. Macmillan, London. ISBN 0043381251