Ms Allison Catalano

Knowledge Exchange Associate

Economics

Personal statement

Allison is an economist at the Fraser of Allander Institute. She joined the FAI in 2022 while working towards her MSc in Applied Economics. She also has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She previously undertook a fellowship in the Scottish Parliament centred on the employment of disabled people in Scotland.

Her research focuses on socioeconomic inequality, health, labour, and subnational data.

Publications

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Publications

Supporting Comparative Regional Analysis Across the UK : Evaluating the Availability, Comparability and Dissemination of Northern Ireland's Socioeconomic Data: Catalano Allison, Davidson Sharada Nia, Connolly Kevin, Crummey Ciara; (2024)
Estimating revenues from a proposed levy on non-domestic rates for alcohol retailers in Scotland: Sousa Joao P, Catalano Allison; (2024)
Economic Commentary [October 2023]: Spowage Mairi, Fox Calum, McFadyen Chirsty, Milne Kate, Sousa Joao, McGeoch Adam, Catalano Allison, Crummey Ciara, Gillan Brodie; Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary Vol 47 (2023)
Data Insight : Characteristics of Exporting Firms in Northern Ireland: Black James, Catalano Allison, Crummey Ciara, Spowage Mairi; (2023)
Finding a Voice, Taking Action : Using Action Learning Sets to Support Change in the Scottish Hospitality Industry: Timbrell Helen, Fox Calum, Robertson Laura, Congreve Emma, McHardy Fiona, McFadyen Chirsty, Davidson Jennifer, Vaupel-Schwittay Helen, Catalano Allison, Hirvonen Anna; (2023); https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00086712
Workers' Experiences of Low-Paid Work : A Snapshot of the Hospitality Industry: Robertson Laura, McFadyen Chirsty, McHardy Fiona, Fox Calum, Watts Robert, Congreve Emma, Davidson Jennifer, Hirvonen Anna, Vaupel-Schwittay Helen, Shields Sophie, Catalano Allison, Timbrell Helen; (2023); https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00086713

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Research

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Research Interests

Her research focuses on inequality in Scotland, with special focuses in employment, labour market policy, and health. Her past projects involve researching employability programmes, health inequality, environmental inequality, and poverty dynamics. She has also worked in trade modelling in Northern Ireland, and on projects related to subnational data availability and comparability.

Professional Activities

Characteristics of Exporting Firms in Northern Ireland: Contributor; 11/12/2023
Autumn Statement reaction: a “tax-cutting” statement that continues to raise taxes amid slowing growth – and what does this mean for Scotland?: Contributor; 22/11/2023
Future Proofing Northern Ireland Business Data for Research: Participant; 8/11/2023
Scottish economy showing signs of apathy as many businesses choose to hold back investment: Contributor; 25/10/2023
Weekly update – Disappointing Scotland GDP numbers, and an update on our hospitality industry research: Contributor; 1/9/2023
Social Policy Association Annual Conference: Speaker; 5/7/2023

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Projects

Valuing a levy on non-domestic rates for alcohol retailers in Scotland: Sousa, Joao (Principal Investigator) Catalano, Allison (Co-investigator); 01-Jan-2023 - 22-Jan-2023
Health Foundation - cohort analysis of socioeconomic drivers of drug deaths: Congreve, Emma (Principal Investigator) Catalano, Allison (Co-investigator) Gillan, Brodie (Co-investigator); 13-Jan-2023 - 29-Jan-2024
JOINT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AGREEMENT FOR A SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP: McFadyen, Chirsty (Principal Investigator) Catalano, Allison (Co-investigator); 05-Jan-2023 - 29-Jan-2023