Neil Roche
Research Associate, Welsh Economy Research Unit
- rochend1@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 6648
- T01c, Aberconway Building, Colum Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3EU
Overview
I am a Research Associate in the Welsh Economy Research Unit (WERU) of Cardiff Business School.
With WERU members I have been involved in a wide range of externally funded research projects which have been undertaken for private and public organisations, including most recently:
- A £1.2m programme of EU research in Wales examining small firm impacts of access to superfast broadband services.
I have published in a wide range of leading journals including Marine Policy, European Sport Management Quarterly, and the International Journal of Tourism Research.
My roles include being an Assistant Editor of the Welsh Economic Review, which is published online by Cardiff University Press.
Biography
Qualifications
- BScEcon (Hons), Economics, University of Wales, Swansea.
- MSc, Computing, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
Publications
2021
- Beynon, M., Munday, M. and Roche, N. 2021. ICT resources and use: examining differences in pathways to improved small firm performance. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research (10.1108/IJEBR-12-2020-0847)
2020
- Henderson, D.et al. 2020. The digital maturity survey for Wales 2020. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/digital-maturity-survey
- Henderson, D.et al. 2020. Superfast broadband business exploitation project: Digital Maturity Survey for Wales 2019. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/digital-maturity-survey
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2020. Examining the policy mix for broadband deployment in Wales: The role of informal coordination in the last mile. Local Economy 35(1), pp. 48-67. (10.1177/0269094219883396)
- Henderson, D.et al. 2020. Superfast broadband business exploitation programme: research and intelligence Digital Maturity Economic Impact Report 2019. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff University. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/superfast-broadband-project/economic-impact-research
2019
- Reynolds, L., Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2019. Digital technologies and future opportunities for the construction industry in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D.et al. 2019. Digital maturity economic impact report 2018. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D.et al. 2019. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2018. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
2018
- Henderson, D., Jones, C. and Roche, N. 2018. AI and automation: Examining the future implications for business and employment in Wales - Update. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Beynon, M.et al. 2018. Investigating value added from heritage assets: An analysis of landmark historical sites in Wales. International Journal of Tourism Research 20(6), pp. 756-767. (10.1002/jtr.2228)
- Reynolds, L., Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2018. Digital technologies and future opportunities for the foundational economy in Wales. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D.et al. 2018. Digital maturity economic impact report for Wales 2017. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D.et al. 2018. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2017. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
- Henderson, D. and Roche, N. 2018. From consensus to conflict in the regional policy mix for broadband deployment: examining the role of informal coordination. Presented at: 29th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS) 2018, Trento, Italy, 1-4 August 201829th European Regional Conference of the International Telecommunications Society (ITS): "Towards a digital future: Turning technology into markets?". EconStor
2017
- Davies, R., Munday, M. and Roche, N. 2017. The experiences of participants in ESF funded training programmes. Welsh Economic Review 25, pp. 18-27. (10.18573/j.2017.10195)
- Roberts, A.et al. 2017. Assessing the contribution of recreational sea angling to the English economy. Marine Policy 83, pp. 146-152. (10.1016/j.marpol.2017.05.028)
- Henderson, D.et al. 2017. Economic impact report 2016. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff University.
- Henderson, D.et al. 2017. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2016. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
- Henderson, D.et al. 2017. Digital maturity survey for Wales 2016. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School. Available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1137775/SFBBE-2016-National-Digital-Maturity-Survey-Report_final.pdf
2016
- Roberts, A.et al. 2016. What is the value of a Premier League football club to a regional economy?. European Sport Management Quarterly 16(5), pp. 575-591. (10.1080/16184742.2016.1188840)
2012
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2012. The economy: a statistical review of Wales in 2011. In: Chaney, P. and Royles, E. eds. Contemporary Wales - An Annual Review of Economic, Political and Social Research: Volume 25., Vol. 25. Cardiff, UK: University of Wales Press, pp. 115-146.
2010
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2010. Housing related support in Wales: understanding employment in the sector. Welsh Economy Research Unit. Available at: http://www.cymorthcymru.org.uk/pdf/policy/041010-WERU-REPORT-HRS-in-Wales-Understanding-employment-in-the-sector.pdf
- Munday, M. C. R., Roche, N. and Jones, C. 2010. Can regional sports stadia ever be economically significant?. Regional Science Policy and Practice 2(1), pp. 63-77. (10.1111/j.1757-7802.2010.01020.x)
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2010. Wales in 2010: recession or recovery?. In: Chaney, P., Royles, E. and Thompson, A. eds. Contemporary Wales: an annual review of economic political and social research., Vol. 23. Cardiff: University of Wales Press, pp. 161-191.
2009
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2009. The Welsh economy: 2008 under review. In: Chaney, P. ed. Contemporary Wales: An Annual Review of Economic Political and Social Research., Vol. 22. Cardiff, UK: University of Wales Press, pp. 62-94.
2008
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2008. The Housing Associations of Wales: Measuring the impact I. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Economy Research Unit. Available at: http://chcymru.org.uk/resources1/documents/publications/WERU_exec_sum_FINAL.pdf
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2008. The Welsh economy: state of the nation in 2007. In: Chaney, P., Royles, E. and Thompson, A. eds. Contemporary Wales: An Annual Review of Economic Political and Social Research., Vol. 21. Cardiff, UK: University of Wales Press, pp. 218-248.
2007
- Jones, C., Munday, M. C. R. and Roche, N. 2007. Can regional sports stadia ever be economically significant?. Presented at: 54th Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association International, 2007, Savannah, GA, USA, 7-11 November 2007.
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2007. The Welsh economy: A statistical profile. Contemporary Wales 20(1), pp. 196-226.
- Jones, C., Munday, M. C. R. and Roche, N. 2007. Can regional sports stadia ever be economically significant? Evidence from the Cardiff Millennium Stadium. Presented at: Regional Science Association International: British & Irish Section 37th Annual Conference, Bangor, NI, UK, 15–17 August 2007.
- Morgan, K.et al. 2007. The impact of further education institutions on the economy of Wales. Welsh Economic Review 19(1), pp. 26-29. (10.18573/j.2007.10395)
- Bryan, J., Munday, M. C. R. and Roche, N. 2007. The Welsh economy: A statistical profile. Contemporary Wales 19(1), pp. 248-275.
- Bryan, J.et al. 2007. A review of the regional tourism partnerships. Cardiff: Welsh Assembly Government.
- Bristow, G. I.et al. 2007. Review of the PBI Energise programme. Working paper. n/a.
- Munday, M. C. R.et al. 2007. An index of sustainable economic welfare for Wales 1990-2005. Project Report. Countryside Council For Wales.
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2007. Economy, business community and futures. Project Report. Cardiff: Cardiff Business School.
- Bryan, J. and Roche, N. 2007. Review of the PBI ENERGIZE Programme. Cardiff Business School.
- Bryan, J.et al. 2007. Review of the Regional Tourism Partnerships (RTPs). Cardiff Business School.
2002
- Pickernell, D.et al. 2002. Housing, financial services and the Welsh economy. Working paper. London, UK: Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Primary research interests:
- Broadband and digital adoption
- Regional economics and policy
- Tourism economics
- Sustainable development
- The economics of sport
Recent funded research includes:
2016-2020: ERDF Superfast Broadband Exploitation project, Digital Maturity Survey for Wales, £1.2m with WERU team. Annual Digital Maturity Survey report, and Annual Economic Impact Report SFBBE. Major programme of EU research in Wales examining small firm impacts of access to superfast broadband services.
2015: Community Energy Wales. Research to provide a detailed audit of community energy in Wales in 2015, and to describe the evolution of community energy projects in Wales.
2014: Welsh European Funding Office. ESF Combined Analysis. Longitudinal analysis of three ESF Leavers Surveys in Wales. With Rhys Davies (WISERD), Max Munday (WERU) and Gerry Makepeace (CARBS).
2014: Cardiff City Council. Employer Engagement – Linking Job Growth, Employment Support and the NEET Agenda in Cardiff. Research on NEETS in Cardiff.
2014: Welsh European Funding Office (IFF Research, London) European Social Fund Leavers Survey 2013. Analysis of the findings from the survey undertaken by IFF in London.
2013-2014: Cardiff events research analysis. Sponsored by Cardiff Harbour Authority. I led the project, with contributions from Professor Calvin Jones and Professor Max Munday.
2012-2013: Welsh Government. Energy Sector Employment Multipliers study, £46,400, with WERU team and Regeneris Consulting.
2012-2013: Renewable UK. Economic impact of inshore wind in Wales, with Regeneris Consulting and WERU.
2012-2014: Cadw, Visit Wales, Capital Regional Tourism. “Monitoring and evaluation framework for Environment for Growth (ERDF) projects”. Second phase of research to monitor and evaluate E4G projects across Wales. Includes development of web resources to support project managers in undertaking surveys to support evaluation, and analysis to examine environmental effects of tourism in Wales.
2012-2014: Countryside Council for Wales “Monitoring and evaluation framework for Environment for Growth (ERDF) projects”, Evaluation of CCW E4G Coastal Path projects and monitoring of outcomes.
2012-2013: “Linking the Welsh Economy to the Environment” research programme with Environment Agency Wales examining water valuation, metal mine remediation, policy evaluation and specific programme analysis.
2012-2013: “Research assistance with Economic Model of COMAH sites”, research for Health and Safety Laboratories.
2008-2015: "The Housing Associations of Wales: Measuring the Impact of the Welsh Housing and Community Mutual Sector" research for Community Housing Cymru.