Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/207322 
Year of Publication: 
2019
Series/Report no.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 12496
Publisher: 
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), Bonn
Abstract: 
Given the increased prominence of a border poll in Ireland, particularly following the outcome of the Brexit referendum, this paper provides an initial assessment of some of the issues that are likely to become central in any debate on this issue. We examine the relative income and growth position of Northern Ireland within a UK and Irish regional framework over time. We further compare, and contrast, in detail aspects of the structure of both economies on the island of Ireland in the areas of educational attainment, trade orientation and the role of FDI. The paper goes on to analyse other relevant issues, such as the relative strength and weaknesses of the healthcare systems and the factors determining the potential economic cost of Irish unification. The objective of the research is to initiate an evidence-based approach to the question of a border poll and to provide an initial indication of the breadth of detail and analysis required for any debate to proceed in a meaningful manner.
Subjects: 
border poll
Brexit
Northern Ireland
JEL: 
P52
J01
J10
R10
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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