Gerard Turley

Dr. Gerard Turley is a Centre Member at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, National University of Ireland, Galway. His research focuses on transition economies, enterprise restructuring, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and local taxation. He has authored several books, including Transition Economics: Two Decades On (2010), Handbook of the Economics and Political Economy of Transition (2013), and Transition, Taxation and the State (2006). His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Local Government Studies and The Economic and Social Review. Future research explores how regional governments and municipalities can support enterprise growth through taxation policies.

• Education: Not explicitly stated in text.
• Grants/Awards: None mentioned.
• Teaching Experience: Taught in Eastern Europe, Russia, Central Asia, and the University of California, Berkeley.

His research emphasizes institutional reforms in transition economies and the role of local taxation in fostering economic development. Collaborations include projects funded by the EBRD, UK DFID, and EC EuropeAid.