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Dr Robert Read

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  1. Blog
  2. Published

    Record numbers of UK firms are being swallowed by private equity – should we be worried? The Conversation

    Read, R., 9/08/2021

    Research output: Exhibits, objects and web-based outputsBlogpeer-review

  3. Commissioned report
  4. Published

    Special & Differential Treatment for the Least Developed Countries: WTO Policy Brief, no. 1

    Read, R. A., 09/2000, The Commonwealth Secretariat.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsCommissioned report

  5. Book
  6. Published

    EU Island Farming & the Labelling of its Products

    Read, R. A. & Santini et al., F., 2013, Sevilla: JRC.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  7. Published

    Binding Growth Constraints in Small Island Economies: Evidence Focusing On the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

    Read, R. A., Armstrong, H. & Picarelli, N., 2012, Washington DC: The World Bank.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  8. Published

    Multinationals and World Trade: Vertical Integration and the Division of Labour in World Industries

    Read, R. & Casson, M. C., 2011, London: Routledge. 401 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  9. Published
  10. Published

    The WTO and the Regulation of International Trade: Recent Trade Disputes Between the European Union and the United States

    Perdikis, N. & Read, R. A., 2005, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. 320 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  11. Published

    Economic Growth Issues for Small States

    Read, R. A., 2005, Washington DC: The World Bank.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  12. Published

    FDI & the Creation of Local Linkages in Small States

    Read, R. A., 2005, Washington DC: The World Bank.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  13. Published

    Linkages & Flow-On Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment in Pacific Island Economies: Final Report

    Read, R. A. & Driffield, N., 2004, Sydney: Foreign Investment Advisory Service of The World Bank for The Pacific Islands Forum.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  14. Published

    Linkages & Flow-On Impacts of Foreign Direct Investment in Pacific Island Economies: Case Studies Report

    Read, R. A. & Driffield, N., 2004, Sydney: Foreign Investment Advisory Service of The World Bank for The Pacific Islands Forum.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  15. Published

    Trade Liberalization, Competition and the World Trade Organisation

    Milner, C. & Read, R. A., 2002, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. 336 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  16. Published

    The Economic Performance of Micro-States

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H., 1996, London: ODA.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  17. Published

    Study & Action Plan for the Restructuring of Malta's Manufacturing Sector

    Read, R. A. & et al., 1996, Bruxelles: European Commission.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  18. Published

    The Effect of the Second Enlargement of the EEC On the Exports of the African, Caribbean & Pacific States

    Read, R. A. & McQueen, M., 1986, London: ODA/ACP. 1108 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  19. Published

    Multinationals and World Trade: Vertical Integration & the Division of Labour in World Industries

    Read, R., Casson, M. C. & Associates, 1986, London: Macmillan. 401 p.

    Research output: Book/Report/ProceedingsBook

  20. Discussion paper
  21. Published

    Growth, Economic Development & Structural Transition in Small Vulnerable States

    Read, R. A., 2001, Helsinki: United Nations University WIDER, (United Nations University; no. 2001/59).

    Research output: Working paperDiscussion paper

  22. Working paper
  23. Published

    The Impact of Foreign Technology & Embodied R&D On Productivity in Internationally-Oriented & High-Technology Industries in Egypt, 2006-2009

    Elkomy, S., Ingham, H. & Read, R., 3/04/2020, Lancaster: Lancaster University, Department of Economics, (Economics Working Papers Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  24. Published

    Heterogeneous Sectoral Growth Effects of FDI in Egypt

    Elkomy, S., Ingham, H. C. & Read, R. A., 05/2018, Lancaster: Lancaster University, Department of Economics, (Economics Working Papers Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  25. Published

    Economic, Institutional & Political Determinants of FDI Growth Effects in Emerging & Developing Countries

    Elkomy, S., Ingham, H. & Read, R., 10/2015, Lancaster: Lancaster University, Department of Economics, 33 p. (Economics Working Paper Series ).

    Research output: Working paper

  26. Published

    Trade dispute settlement mechanisms: the WTO dispute settlement understanding in the wake of the GATT

    Read, R. A., 2005, Lancaster University: The Department of Economics, (Economics Working Paper Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  27. Published

    The political economy of trade protection: the determinants and welfare impact of the 2002 US emergency steel safeguard measures

    Read, R. A., 2005, Lancaster University: The Department of Economics, (Economics Working Paper Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  28. Published

    Bridging the digital divide: the growth implications of e-commerce for small and developing states

    Soopramanien, D. G. R. & Read, R. A., 2003, Lancaster University: The Department of Management Science, (Management Science Working Paper Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  29. Published

    Growth, economic development & structural transition in small vulnerable states

    Read, R., 08/2001, 59 ed., Helsinki: United Nations University WIDER.

    Research output: Working paper

  30. Published

    Trade and growth in small states: the impact of global trade liberalisation

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H. W., 1998, Lancaster University: The Department of Economics, (Economics Working Paper Series).

    Research output: Working paper

  31. Published

    Small-Scale Banana Growers in the Windward Islands: External Implications of the Single European Market

    Read, R., 1992, (Economics Departmental Discussion Paper; no. EC13/92).

    Research output: Working paper

  32. Published

    Western European Micro-States & Autonomous Regions: The Advantages of Size & Sovereignty

    Read, R. & Armstrong, H., 1992, (Economics Departmental Discussion Paper; no. EC 14/92).

    Research output: Working paper

  33. Journal article
  34. Published

    Determinants of internationalisation by firms from Sub-Saharan Africa

    Fasanya, D. O., Ingham, H. & Read, R., 31/05/2022, In: Journal of Business Research. 144, p. 951-965 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Crises & the Challenges Facing the UK’s Non-Sovereign Territories

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R., 30/11/2021, In: The Round Table : The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs. 110, 5, p. 612-613 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  36. Published

    The Non-Sovereign Territories: Economic & Environmental Challenges of Sectoral & Geographic Over-Specialisation in Tourism & Financial Services

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R., 1/07/2021, In: European Urban and Regional Studies. 28, 3, p. 213-240 28 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  37. Published

    The Impact of Foreign Technology & Embodied R&D On Productivity in Internationally-Oriented & High Technology Industries in Egypt, 2006-2009

    Read, R., Ingham, H. & Elkomy, S., 30/06/2021, In: Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade. 21, 2, p. 171-192 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  38. Published

    Aggregate and Heterogeneous Sectoral Growth Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Egypt

    Ingham, H., Read, R. & Elkomy, S., 17/11/2020, In: Review of Development Economics. 24, 4, p. 1511-1528 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  39. Published

    Size and Sectoral Specialisation: The Asymmetric Cross-Country Impacts of the 2008 Crisis & its Aftermath

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R., 1/08/2020, In: Journal of International Development. 32, 6, p. 891-921 31 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  40. Published

    The Impact of the 2008 Global Crisis On Small Economies in the Caribbean

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R. A., 2018, In: Canadian Journal of Latin American & Caribbean Studies. 43, 3, p. 394-416 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  41. Published

    Economic and political determinants of the effects of FDI on growth in transition and developing countries

    Elkomy, S., Ingham, H. C. & Read, R. A., 07/2016, In: Thunderbird International Business Review. 58, 4, p. 347-362 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  42. Published

    The Significance of Geographic Location in Island Studies: A Rejoinder

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R., 1/11/2014, In: Island Studies Journal. 9, 2, p. 367-372 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  43. Published

    Foreign direct investment in small island developing states

    Read, R. A., 2008, In: Journal of International Development. 20, p. 502-525 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  44. Published

    Foreign direct investment in small island developing states

    Read, R. A., 2007, In: United Nations University Research Paper Series. 2007, 28

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  45. Published

    Geographical ‘handicaps’ and small states: some implications for the Pacific from a global perspective

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H. W., 2006, In: Asia Pacific Viewpoint. 47, 1, p. 79-92 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  46. Published

    Sustainable natural resource use and economic development in small states: the tuna fisheries in Fiji and Samoa

    Read, R. A., 2006, In: Sustainable Development. 14, 2, p. 93-103 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  47. Published

    The political economy of trade protection: the determinants and welfare impact of the 2002 US emergency steel safeguard measures

    Read, R. A., 2005, In: The World Economy. 28, 8, p. 1119-1137 19 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  48. Published

    Book Review: T. E. Josling and T. G. Taylor (eds), Banana Wars: The Anatomy of a Trade Dispute

    Read, R. A., 2005, In: The World Economy. 28, 3, p. 458-459 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  49. Published

    The implications of increasing globalisation and regionalism for the economic growth of small island states

    Read, R. A., 2004, In: World Development. 32, 2, p. 365-378 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  50. Published

    Like products, health and environmental exceptions: the interpretation of PPMs in recent WTO trade dispute cases

    Read, R. A., 2004, In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy. 5, 2, p. 123-146 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  51. Published

    Small states, islands and small states that are also islands

    Armstrong, H. W. & Read, R. A., 2003, In: Studies in Regional Science. 33, p. 237-60 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  52. Published

    The determinants of economic growth in small states

    Armstrong, H. W. & Read, R. A., 2003, In: The Round Table. 92, 368, p. 99-124 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  53. Published

    Microstates and sub-national regions: mutual industrial policy lessons

    Armstrong, H. W. & Read, R. A., 2003, In: International Regional Science Review. 26, 1, p. 117-41 25 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  54. Published

    Small states and the European Union: issues in the political economy of international integration

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H. W., 2002, In: Current Politics and Economics of Europe. 11, 1, p. 31-47 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  55. Published

    The phantom of liberty: economic growth and the vulnerability of small states

    Armstrong, H. W. & Read, R. A., 2002, In: Journal of International Development. 14, 3, p. 435-58 24 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  56. Published

    The economics of eastward enlargement of the European Union

    Bradley, S. & Read, R. A., 2001, In: Industrial Relations Journal. 32, 5, p. 380-400 21 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  57. Published

    The anatomy of the EU-US WTO banana trade dispute

    Read, R. A., 2001, In: Estey Centre Journal of International Law and Trade Policy. 2, 2, p. 257-282 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  58. Published

    Comparing the economic performance of dependent territories and sovereign micro-states

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H. W., 2000, In: Economic Development and Cultural Change. 48, 2, p. 285-306 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  59. Published

    A comparison of the economic performance of the different micro-states and between micro-states and larger countries

    de Kervenoael, R. F., Li, X., Armstrong, H. W. & Read, R. A., 1998, In: World Development. 26, 4, p. 639-56 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  60. Published

    Trade and growth in small states: the impact of global trade liberalisation

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H. W., 1998, In: The World Economy. 21, 4, p. 563-585 23 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  61. Published

    Trade, competition and market structure in small states: the role of contestability

    Read, R. A., 1998, In: Bank of Valletta Review. 18, p. 1-18 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  62. Published

    Western European Micro-States & Autonomous Regions: The Advantages of Size & Sovereignty

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R. A., 07/1995, In: World Development. 23, 7, p. 1229-1245 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  63. Published

    The EC Internal Banana Market: The Issues & the Dilemma

    Read, R. A., 03/1994, In: The World Economy. 17, 2, p. 219-235 17 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  64. Published

    Micro-States, Autonomous Regions & The European Union

    Armstrong, H. & Read, R. A., 1/01/1994, In: European Urban and Regional Studies. 1, 1, p. 71-78 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  65. Published

    The Human Resource Implications of the Single European Market: Does Labour Mobility Matter?

    Read, R. A., 1991, In: The European Business Review. 91, 2, p. 37-42

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  66. Published

    The Effects of Portuguese Accession to The European Community On the Exports of the ACP Countries

    McQueen, M. & Read, R. A., 1986, In: Estudos de Economia. 6, 3, p. 369-384 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  67. Other contribution
  68. Published

    Growth Challenges for Small Economies, University of Aruba

    Read, R., 15/02/2024

    Research output: Other contribution

  69. Published
  70. Published

    Growth Challenges for Small Economies, University of Aruba

    Read, R., 9/02/2023

    Research output: Other contribution

  71. Published
  72. Published

    Why Lord Hill's Role as EC Finance Commissioner is a Poisoned Chalice

    Read, R. A., 18/09/2014, The Conversation.

    Research output: Other contribution

  73. Published

    WTO Bali Deal; Offers More Symbolism Than Substance

    Read, R. A., 9/12/2013, The Conversation.

    Research output: Other contribution

  74. Published
  75. Published
  76. Published
  77. Published
  78. Published
  79. Published
  80. Published
  81. Published

    Reappraising Role of Multinationals as Tool of Growth: Asian Development: A Special Report

    Read, R. A., 25/04/1984, International Herald Tribune.

    Research output: Other contribution

  82. Conference paper
  83. Published

    Economic Development in Pacific Island States: Triggers for Conflict, Conflict Research Society Annual Conference, King's College, London

    Read, R., 13/09/2023.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  84. Published

    Social Security in Small Jurisdictions: The Economic Context, Invited paper, KU-Leuven, Belgium

    Read, R., 22/09/2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  85. Published
  86. Published

    Economic Diversification & Climate Change Adaptation, Invited paper, UN Environmental Programme (UNEP), UNFCC COP 24, Katowice

    Read, R., 4/12/2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  87. Published
  88. Published
  89. Published
  90. Published
  91. Published
  92. Published

    Building Resilience for Sustainable Development in Small Island Economies, Invited paper, CTA Policy Briefing, Bruxelles

    Read, R., 4/04/2012.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  93. Published

    Critical Issues in the Growth of Small Economies, Middle East Economics Association Annual Conference, Istanbul

    Read, R., 25/06/2010.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  94. Published

    Challenges of the Global Banana Trade, Invited paper, Universite de Paris, Sciences-Po

    Read, R., 3/03/2009.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  95. Published

    FDI in Small Economies: Invited paper, UNU WIDER Conference, Development Challenges for Small & Vulnerable Economies, Lautoka, Fiji

    Read, R., 5/12/2006.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  96. Published
  97. Published

    Growth determinants of small economies: Invited paper, Small States Conference, University of Iceland, Reykjavik.

    Read, R., 5/10/2002.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  98. Published

    Globalisation Challenges for Small Economies: Plenary paper for ISISA Conference, Charlottetown PEI, Canada

    Read, R., 26/06/2002.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  99. Published
  100. Published

    Determinants of the Economic Performance of Small States: Western Regional Science Association Annual Conference, Palm Springs

    Read, R., 5/02/2001.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  101. Published

    The Characteristics, Vulnerability & Growth performance of Small Economies

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H., 21/10/2000.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  102. Published

    Policy Lessons for Small Economies from Sub-National Regions

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H., 21/10/2000.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paperpeer-review

  103. Published

    European Integration & Micro-States in Western Europe: Is Integration with the EU Necessary?

    Read, R. A., 5/10/1995.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  104. Published

    The EU Single Market: Its Impact Upon Exporting Countries & EU Consumers

    Read, R. A., 5/10/1995.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  105. Published

    Federalism & Subsidiarity: Lessons from European Micro-States & EU Autonomous Regions

    Read, R. A. & Armstrong, H., 5/05/1994.

    Research output: Contribution to conference - Without ISBN/ISSN Conference paper

  106. Chapter
  107. Published

    'Small is Beautiful': Country Size & National Wellbeing in Small Economies

    Read, R. A., 8/05/2018, Handbook of Small States: Economic, Social and Environmental Issues . Briguglio, L. (ed.). London: Routledge, p. 386-402 17 p. (Europa Perspectives: Emerging Economies).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  108. Published

    The Determinants & Growth Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Small Economies

    Read, R. A., 3/05/2018, Handbook of Small States: Economic, Social and Environmental Issues . Briguglio, L. (ed.). London: Routledge, p. 287-309 23 p. (Europa Perspectives: Emerging Economies).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  109. Published

    The Economic Dimension

    Read, R. A. & Cross, A., 15/03/2018, International Business. Buckley, P. J., Enderwick, P. & Cross, A. R. (eds.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, p. 247-299 53 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

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