Spatial Microsimulation for Regional Analysis of Marine Related Employment

This paper presents a modelling framework that facilitates marine policy impact assessment at scale is below the national level. The spatial microsimulation approach provides regional level of analysis not generally possible when dealing with ocean economy statistics are often even difficult to compile and offers powerful tool for maritime planning. model used profile distribution related employment in Ireland. It then carry out micro-level Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on Irish economy. results demonstrate many those made unemployed during first lock down were outside main urban centers, particularly case tourism leisure natural resource based industries. argues use such approaches can facilitate more evidence response an economic shock, as pandemic, terms industry specific supports also inform effective