Sam Deegan

Teaching assistant for the ECON42550 Macroeconomics module. I help masters students understand essential macroeconomic concepts and models in this role, covering short-term economic fluctuations and long-term growth. This involves supporting their comprehension of Keynesian macroeconomics, investment, consumption theories, and various growth models, including practical insights into current economic issues such as the COVID pandemic, the zero lower bound, financial cycles, and the role of banks in macroeconomics.

Teaching assistant for the ECON10760 Macroeconomics for Business course during the academic year 2023/2024. In this role, I help introduce undergraduate students to fundamental macroeconomic concepts, focusing on key variables like GDP, inflation, and unemployment. We delve into the factors influencing economic booms, recessions, unemployment, and inflation. Additionally, the module explores the government’s role in shaping the economy through fiscal and monetary policy, as well as long-term trends in living standards and the driving forces behind them. Importantly, this course is designed for students with no prior economics background.

Introduced students to the analysis of economic data using statistics and econometrics. We apply statistical and econometrics methods to understand economic data, including relationships, causes, and effects. Before introducing econometric regression modelling and diagnostics, I teach statistical concepts as a starting point.

Duties include the preparation of class materials, delivery of tutorials and grading of student papers.

Economic Consultant for AECOM Ireland Ltd. Specialist Consultants in the area of transport economics. AECOM currently holds exclusive framework agreements with both Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority of Ireland (NTA) to provide economic advice; development of national transport models, preparation of Cost Benefit Analysis and provision of general economic advice. Examples of other clients include the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTaS), the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI), Fingal County Council, Ianród Éireann.

Expert in economic appraisal. Lead economist tasked with the preparation of economic evaluations, including Cost-Benefit Analysis. Exhaustive knowledge of a number of national and international appraisal frameworks:

• Common Appraisal Framework;
• European Investment Bank Cost Benefit Analysis Framework;
• HMRC Green Book;
• Public Spending Code; and,
• TII Project Appraisal Guidelines.

Highly skilled communicator. Proven project manager tasked with progressing projects from scoping to completion. Examples of project, all of which were completed to the very highest standard:

• Dublin Region Bus Fleet Renewal Programme 2018-2022 (Cost-Effectiveness Analysis), NTA
• Energy Consumption Review 2014 (Impact Assessment), Ianród Éireann
• Ex-Post Evaluation of the Smarter Travel Areas Programme 2012-2016 (Impact Assessment), DTTaS
• Fingal County Council Capital Investment Plan 2018-2022 (Cost-Benefit Analysis), FCC
• Rural Transport Bus Fleet Renewal Programme 2017-2021 (Cost-Effectiveness Analysis), NTA
• Taxi Fare Review 2016 (Impact Assessment), NTA

AO Economist for the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES). IGEES is the Irish Governments economics service, which provides economic analysis and evaluation expertise to Government Departments. Seconded to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as a specialist attaché to Economics and Planning

Irish delegate to the Organisation for Economic Co-ordination and Development (OECD) for matters relating to Agriculture; Delegate to the Joint Working Parties for Agricultural Policies and Markets, and Agriculture and Trade. Lead point of contact within the Department for matters relating to:

• Expenditure Analysis
• Finance
• Policy Analysis
• Risk Management

Displayed an enormous propensity to self-direct and significantly upskill within a limited period of time. Examples of projects completed to an extremely high standard:

• Agriculture Annual Review and Outlook 2015 and 2016, DAFM;
• Ex-Ante Modelling of Agriculture Cash Flow Support Loan Scheme, DAFM;
• Ex-Ante Modelling of Bluetongue Virus Outbreak 2016, DAFM;
• OECD Measures of Agriculture Support 2015 and 2016, DAFM;
• Public Spending Code Review 2015, DAFM; and,
• WTO Measures of Agriculture Support 2015, DAFM.