Catherine Robinson

Professor University of Kent

C.Robinson-501@kent.ac.uk 1634888466

Kate is an applied economist working with micro data on issues relating to productivity and performance. Kate has previously worked at Swansea University, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London and Portsmouth University She has published in leading journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics, the Review of Industrial Organization, Labour Economics and the Journal of Agricultural Economics. Kate has led on a number of externally funded projects with NESTA, the Welsh Government and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and has co-authored many reports for a wide range of government departments.

Catherine Robinson Bio

Social Enterprise in Wales, the UK and Europe

This project utilised a range of econometric approaches to analyse entrepreneurial activity, the growth in Social enterprise and the changing role of the third sector. Research focused on the early stages of entrepreneurial activity and also on the survival and performance of small businesses in Wales (and beyond) as a means to contribute to economic growth…

Research Team: Catherine Robinson (University of Kent), Philip Murphy (Swansea University), Prashant Gupta (Brunel University London)

An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in Wales

The National Equality Panel’s report An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in the UK provided a milestone in our understanding of relationships between people’s characteristics and their financial position. Through detailed analysis of complex datasets, some newly available, it charted in depth how ‘inequalities in people’s economic outcomes – such as earnings, income and wealth – are related…

Research Team: Alison Parken (Cardiff University), Caroline Joll (Cardiff University), Catherine Robinson (University of Kent), Chris Taylor (Cardiff University), Gerald Makepeace (Cardiff University), Huw Lloyd-Williams (Bangor University), Mamata Parhi (Swansea University), Melanie Jones (Cardiff University), Rhys Davies (Cardiff University), Stephen Drinkwater (University of Roehampton), Victoria Wass (Cardiff University)

Reports and Briefings

Statistical Annex – Volunteering in Health and Social Care

This statistical annex accompanies the blog post: Are there Differences in Volunteering in Health and Social Care and Responses to the Coronavirus in England and Wales? This is part of WISERD’s Covid-10 blog series.

Civil Society, Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Work and Labour Markets | April 2020

Journal Articles

Self-employment amongst migrant groups: new evidence from England and Wales

Self-employment constitutes a vital part of the economy since entrepreneurs can provide employment not only for themselves but also for others. The link between self-employment and immigration is, however, complex, especially given the changing nature of self-employment. We investigate the evolving relationship between self-employment and immigration using recently released microdata from the 2011 Census for…

Localities, Work and Labour Markets | October 2016

Reports and Briefings

An Analysis of Subjective Wellbeing in Wales: Evidence from the Annual Population Survey

This report examines Annual Population Survey (APS) data containing new questions on Subjective Wellbeing (SWB). It focuses on comparisons between variations in SWB across countries of the UK and areas within Wales, as well as how SWB varies by demographic sub-groups within Wales. In particular, it identifies groups of individuals and areas within Wales where…

Data & Methods, Health, Wellbeing & Social Care | Welsh Government Evidence Symposia | October 2012

Journal Articles

The Productivity Gaps in Wales: Evidence from Firm Level Data

Despite continued efforts through improved levels of investment in infrastructure and education, Wales continues to trail behind the rest of the UK in terms of productivity performance. In this paper we review recent trends and present firm-level findings that suggest that the Priority Sectors first identified by the Welsh Government’s latest economic plan have little…

Civil Society, Data & Methods | August 2012

Reports and Briefings

WISERD & Welsh Government Evidence Symposium: Wellbeing in Wales

Attendees were welcomed and introduced themselves. It was explained that this event wasthe first of a series co-funded by the ESRC, to be held in collaboration with the WalesInstitute for Social and Economic Research, Data & Method (WISERD). The aim of theseevents will be to facilitate a regular and genuine dialogue between policy makers andpractitioners.

Data & Methods, Health, Wellbeing & Social Care | Welsh Government Evidence Symposia | June 2012

Working Paper

Firm performance in Wales – An analysis of productivity using company accounts

Output and productivity growth are indicators of standards of living and prosperity. From the perspective of a devolved region, a better understanding of the determinants of productivity will lead to more informed policy formation. This paper takes a look at Wales and its recent performance using the FAME company accounts data. We model performance at…

Inequalities | March 2012

Reports and Briefings

An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in Wales

This report seeks to build upon the work of the National Equality Panel (NEP) and their report An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in the UK (2010). The findings provide a Wales specific analysis or evidence base. The data considers both the overall level of economic inequalities and the inequality that exists both between and within…

Inequalities | An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in Wales | March 2011

Reports and Briefings

Agglomeration Spillovers from Intangible Capital: An analysis of UK City Regions

The importance of intangible capital as a driver of productivity growth is being increasingly recognised; however as yet, its importance at a regional level has barely been considered. In this paper we present recently constructed occupationally defined measures of intangible capital at the firm level for the UK within a regional framework. We analyse the…

Inequalities | March 2011

Reports and Briefings

UK Economic Performance: How Far do Intangibles Count?

This paper is concerned with the link between productivity growth and the increasing importance of intangible assets. A growing literature suggests that the standard production function, consisting of capital and labour, is inadequate in accounting for modern changes in productivity. Knowledge intensive intermediate inputs and own-account production, often netted out or ignored in earlier studies,…

Inequalities | March 2011

Reports and Briefings

Knowledge-based Entrepreneurship and Innovation for a Prosperous Wales

Business entrepreneurs are at the heart of a dynamic, knowledge based economy. Understanding the early stages of business growth is critical to the development of a thriving economy. However defined, the rate of entrepreneurship in Wales consistently lags behind most regions of the UK. This policy brief reviews the connection between entrepreneurial activity and socio-economic…

Inequalities, Work and Labour Markets | January 2011

Blog

Are there differences in volunteering in health and social care and responses to the Coronavirus in England and Wales?

9th April 2020 | Catherine Robinson, David Blackaby, Stephen Drinkwater

This week, hundreds of thousands of volunteers reported for duty and have started helping the NHS in its fight against coronavirus. The public’s response in volunteering to assist the NHS has been one of the most positive reactions to the current coronavirus crisis. In particular, over 250,000 people living in England signed up to volunteer to provide help for…

Civil Society, Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Work and Labour Markets

Blog

Does social enterprise mean business?

16th April 2018 | Catherine Robinson

The financial crisis has been identified as the catalyst for the tremendous growth seen in social enterprise – organisations that have social purpose but rely on the functioning of the market to maintain long term viability. Social enterprises are thought to have grown from an estimated 5,000 in the late 1990s to an estimated 70,000…

Civil Society, Work and Labour Markets | Social Enterprise in Wales, the UK and Europe

News

WISERD Report Published by Welsh Government

11th December 2012 | Catherine Robinson, David Blackaby, Mamata Parhi, Melanie Jones, Philip Murphy, Stephen Drinkwater

A report written by academic staff at WISERD Swansea, entitled ‘An analysis of subjective wellbeing in Wales: Evidence from the Annual Population Survey’, was published by the Welsh Government on 31st October 2012. This report examines Annual Population Survey (APS) data containing new questions on Subjective Wellbeing (SWB). It focuses on comparisons between variations in SWB across…

Data & Methods, Health, Wellbeing & Social Care, Inequalities

News

WISERD Researchers Involved in Projects Funded by Economic Research Grants

11th July 2011 | Catherine Robinson, Melanie Jones, Rhys Davies, Stephen Drinkwater

The Welsh Government has announced that it will be supporting four research studies into the economy of Wales by awarding them with Economic Research Grants. These grants have been designed to help develop research capacity and widen knowledge of the economy in Wales by encouraging innovative, smaller-scale economic research. Researchers at WISERD will be involved…

Work and Labour Markets | Unlocking the potential of the Welsh Local Labour Force Survey: an investigation into labour market transitions in Wales

News

An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in Wales Report Launched

17th June 2011 | Catherine Robinson, Chris Taylor, Mamata Parhi, Melanie Jones, Rhys Davies, Stephen Drinkwater

On the 12th May 2011 a report entitled An Anatomy of Inequality in Wales, written by WISERD researchers for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), was launched in Cardiff. The launch of the report, which has been described as ‘landmark’, had substantial coverage from a number of Welsh media outlets, including the BBC and…

Inequalities, Work and Labour Markets | An Anatomy of Economic Inequality in Wales

Seminar

Challenges to coproduction in the context of lower income countries: reflections on a study in South India

14th December 2016 | Bangor

Presented by Dr Anne Krayer, Professor Rob Poole and Professor Catherine Robinson (Bangor University) as part of the Bangor Seminar Series 16/17.

Workshop

Using Business Data – A Short Course

18th May 2011 | Swansea

Course Leader: Dr Catherine Robinson, WISERD Swansea In many areas, local industries and indeed firms have a big influence on the shape and size of communities. This is particularly true in Wales, where primary production was dominant for so long, resulting in substantial developments around industries and individual firms. That legacy remains, however, economic development and…

Seminar

Message in a bottle: deaths involving alcohol

9th June 2010 | Bangor

One of the seminars organised by the School of Social Sciences at Bangor University, along with WISERD, during the 2009/2010 academic year. Speaker: Dr Catherine Robinson, Director, CARES Management Team member, WISERD, School of Social

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