Research Matters

A blog from the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service

Research Matters

Research Matters

Michael Greig

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Happiness in the spotlight: Happiness across the UK and Northern Ireland

by Michael Greig
3rd April 20253rd April 2025

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides an indication of the economic health of a country, but examining happiness can give a clearer picture of the experiences… Read More »Happiness in the spotlight: Happiness across the UK and Northern Ireland

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Closing the gap: the state of gender pay equality in Northern Ireland

by Michael Greig
5th March 20256th March 2025

This blog article is part of a series from the Assembly Research and Information Service to mark International Women’s Day 2025. On average, men earn… Read More »Closing the gap: the state of gender pay equality in Northern Ireland