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Professor Niamh Hardiman is a leading academic in political economy and public policy at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin. She holds affiliated roles at the UCD Geary Institute for Public Policy and UCD SPIRe, and serves on multiple international advisory boards.
- BA, MA - University College Dublin
- DPhil - Oxford University
Her research focuses on state capacity, fiscal policy, and institutional resilience in crisis contexts, particularly examining Ireland's transition from 'Tiger' to 'PIIGS' status. Key themes include:
- Comparative public policy
- Political economy of the European periphery
- Bureaucratic and administrative reform
- Market credibility vs. political legitimacy
- Financial transaction taxation
Recent publications analyze fiscal resource curses, policy accumulation, and Troika negotiations across European crisis states. Awards include:
- UCD CSSL Teaching Award (2017)
- Irish Research Council Senior Fellowship (2012)
- Research Fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill (2011-12)
She has directed the UCD Public Policy Programme (2012-2020), co-edited major handbooks, and received three Irish Research Council grants for projects on European periphery economies and state reform. Her work bridges academic research with policy practice through advisory roles in Ireland, Greece, and Portugal.
