TK Whitaker's policies and Ireland's 1960s' economic awakening While Whitaker's economic ideas were important, analysis suggests much of Ireland's fiscal policy was shaped by earlier initiatives History • 11 Jul 23
TK Whitaker's policies and Ireland's 1960s' economic awakening While Whitaker's economic ideas were important, analysis suggests much of Ireland's fiscal policy was shaped by earlier initiatives History • 11 Jul 23
Why three day weekends are good for you - and the economy Three day weekends and four day working weeks highlight both wellbeing benefits and positives for the economy Work and careers • 01 Jun 23
Why three day weekends are good for you - and the economy Three day weekends and four day working weeks highlight both wellbeing benefits and positives for the economy Work and careers • 01 Jun 23
How would income tax cuts affect the economy? Income tax cuts would increase spending, prices and inflation yet some Government members are proposing them for political reasons Tax • 01 Jun 23
How would income tax cuts affect the economy? Income tax cuts would increase spending, prices and inflation yet some Government members are proposing them for political reasons Tax • 01 Jun 23
Do businesses in Cork create businesses in Kerry? Counties bordering economic hotspots in Ireland seem to enjoy more entrepreneurial activity than other regions Business • 23 May 23
Do businesses in Cork create businesses in Kerry? Counties bordering economic hotspots in Ireland seem to enjoy more entrepreneurial activity than other regions Business • 23 May 23
Is Ireland heading for a recession? ECB interest rate rises to try to curb inflation are fuelling fears that Europe could see a recession so what could that mean? Economics • 11 May 23
Is Ireland heading for a recession? ECB interest rate rises to try to curb inflation are fuelling fears that Europe could see a recession so what could that mean? Economics • 11 May 23
How does raising interest rates help fight inflation and prices? The ECB hope their series of ongoing interest rate hikes will reduce inflation and help with the cost of living crisis Economics • 05 May 23
How does raising interest rates help fight inflation and prices? The ECB hope their series of ongoing interest rate hikes will reduce inflation and help with the cost of living crisis Economics • 05 May 23
3 reasons why Irish households have billions in savings right now Irish households are saving a lot more cash than used to be case so is this a good or bad thing for the economy? Savings • 04 May 23
3 reasons why Irish households have billions in savings right now Irish households are saving a lot more cash than used to be case so is this a good or bad thing for the economy? Savings • 04 May 23
Is the Irish housing bubble about to burst? Property prices in Ireland and across Europe are falling for the first time in around a decade Housing • 27 Apr 23
Is the Irish housing bubble about to burst? Property prices in Ireland and across Europe are falling for the first time in around a decade Housing • 27 Apr 23
Why aren't the Government spending the billions they now have? Many areas could use the massive Government surplus, but there are economic reasons why Michael McGrath appears reluctant to spend big Economics • 26 Apr 23
Why aren't the Government spending the billions they now have? Many areas could use the massive Government surplus, but there are economic reasons why Michael McGrath appears reluctant to spend big Economics • 26 Apr 23
7 likely consequences from the current banking crisis The issues in the banking sector may well have knock-on effects on the wider economy Banking • 04 Apr 23
7 likely consequences from the current banking crisis The issues in the banking sector may well have knock-on effects on the wider economy Banking • 04 Apr 23
Can the annual hospital overcrowding crisis be fixed? There are huge challenges involved in correcting the imbalance between supply of and demand for healthcare services in Ireland Health • 12 Jan 23
Can the annual hospital overcrowding crisis be fixed? There are huge challenges involved in correcting the imbalance between supply of and demand for healthcare services in Ireland Health • 12 Jan 23
Why haven't petrol prices fallen in line with oil prices? While global oil prices have dropped, a worldwide shortage of refinery capacity means prices at the pumps haven't fallen accordingly Petrol Prices • 08 Dec 22
Why haven't petrol prices fallen in line with oil prices? While global oil prices have dropped, a worldwide shortage of refinery capacity means prices at the pumps haven't fallen accordingly Petrol Prices • 08 Dec 22
Is it a good idea to buy a soccer club? In a highly unusual situation, two of the world's biggest soccer clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, might be up for sale. Why is that? Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Is it a good idea to buy a soccer club? In a highly unusual situation, two of the world's biggest soccer clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, might be up for sale. Why is that? Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Does the feel-good hype of gig economy sound better than it is? The PR spin belies a predatory business model, designed for bourgeois bohemians and funded by venture capitalists Business • 11 Nov 22
Does the feel-good hype of gig economy sound better than it is? The PR spin belies a predatory business model, designed for bourgeois bohemians and funded by venture capitalists Business • 11 Nov 22
Are sanctions against Russia working? We can only assess if sanctions work if we are clear about what their purpose is Economics • 02 Nov 22
Are sanctions against Russia working? We can only assess if sanctions work if we are clear about what their purpose is Economics • 02 Nov 22
What will inflation mean for Irish energy and climate policies? To tax or to subsidise, that is the question when it comes to protecting Ireland's climate and future energy security Budget 2023 • 23 Sep 22
What will inflation mean for Irish energy and climate policies? To tax or to subsidise, that is the question when it comes to protecting Ireland's climate and future energy security Budget 2023 • 23 Sep 22
Is a wealth tax a good idea? Wealth inequality has been rising in recent years, but questions surround the effectiveness of a pure wealth tax to address this Economics • 20 Sep 22
Is a wealth tax a good idea? Wealth inequality has been rising in recent years, but questions surround the effectiveness of a pure wealth tax to address this Economics • 20 Sep 22
Why gas and electricity prices in Ireland are so closely linked It all comes down to how electricity is generated in Ireland and how electricity markets operate Energy • 28 Jul 22
Why gas and electricity prices in Ireland are so closely linked It all comes down to how electricity is generated in Ireland and how electricity markets operate Energy • 28 Jul 22
Is Ireland too dependant on corporation tax? While corporation tax returns have surged in recent years, there are several risks associated with depending on this windfall Economics • 02 Aug 22
Is Ireland too dependant on corporation tax? While corporation tax returns have surged in recent years, there are several risks associated with depending on this windfall Economics • 02 Aug 22
Why are prices in Ireland so high? Ireland's high prices are not a recent phenomenon and they've become relatively more expensive than the EU average year after year Economics • 19 Jul 22
Why are prices in Ireland so high? Ireland's high prices are not a recent phenomenon and they've become relatively more expensive than the EU average year after year Economics • 19 Jul 22
5 ways a strong US dollar could hurt the world economy A strong US dollar is a response to troubled times and changes in its value have implications for the entire global economy Economics • 11 Jul 22
5 ways a strong US dollar could hurt the world economy A strong US dollar is a response to troubled times and changes in its value have implications for the entire global economy Economics • 11 Jul 22
Why is Russia's rouble now stronger than before the Ukraine war? The Russian currency has rebounded from its all-time low after it invaded Ukraine in February despite economic sanctions Russia • 16 Jun 22
Why is Russia's rouble now stronger than before the Ukraine war? The Russian currency has rebounded from its all-time low after it invaded Ukraine in February despite economic sanctions Russia • 16 Jun 22
Is it time to tax the thousands of vacant houses in Ireland? Canada's experience may give some pointers as how to deal with the huge stock of unoccupied dwellings here Housing • 15 Jun 22
Is it time to tax the thousands of vacant houses in Ireland? Canada's experience may give some pointers as how to deal with the huge stock of unoccupied dwellings here Housing • 15 Jun 22
Will the gig economy survive the cost of living crisis? The value of companies like Uber, Just Eat and Deliveroo has slumped and the current economic crisis will amplify this Cost of Living • 30 Aug 22
Will the gig economy survive the cost of living crisis? The value of companies like Uber, Just Eat and Deliveroo has slumped and the current economic crisis will amplify this Cost of Living • 30 Aug 22
What lessons can history teach us about food security? How we deal with the current global challenge to food security will show how well equipped we are to tackle future catastrophes Food security • 09 Jun 22
What lessons can history teach us about food security? How we deal with the current global challenge to food security will show how well equipped we are to tackle future catastrophes Food security • 09 Jun 22
