Has economics lost its ability to relate to the real world? For macroeconomics to be relevant, it must bring social aspects into its analysis, including the role of gender Economics • 16 May 19
An outside-the-box approach to economic regulation Is it time to look at a more cooperative and less adversarial way of overseeing economic governance? Economics • 29 Apr 19
How many Bitcoin miners does it take to change a lightbulb? The price of electricity compared to the value of a Bitcoin is surprisingly important to Bitcoin miners. Cryptocurrencies • 10 Apr 19
What is Islamic finance - and what has Ireland done about it? Islamic finance has potential opportunities for the Irish financial services sector, but legislative changes are needed to make it work here Banking • 28 Mar 19
The big impact of Brexit on Ireland's small businesses There is no doubt that Brexit will impact small businesses, but the impact is and will be different for different sectors Brexit • 26 Mar 19
Will higher GAA ticket prices mean less fans at matches? The economics behind the rise and fall of spectator demand for hurling and football games. GAA • 17 Jan 20
The IMF is watching you The International Monetary Fund's economic surveillance is designed to reduce disruption from a potential or actual financial crisis Economics • 06 Mar 19
Why corruption is a threat to world security It's no surprise that the world's least peaceful states are also among the most corrupt Corruption • 01 Mar 19
The ins and outs of improving energy efficiency in your home Do the benefits of investing in energy efficient measures for your house out-weigh the costs? Climate Change • 22 Feb 19
All you need to know about basic income There's a lot of talk at present around basic incomes so is it time to introduce the concept to Ireland? Basic income • 08 Feb 19
Why we need a carbon tax We urgently need to reduce our fossil fuel addiction and there is past evidence that taxation can encourage us to invest in energy efficiency Energy • 16 Jan 19
What are the big economic trends on the way in the next decade? Here's how the US economy, Chinese growth, oil prices, globalism, unemployment and Brexit will affect our world Economics • 10 Jan 19
What to do with a conundrum like Kilkenny? One of the key challenges of our time is how to manage lagging regions without constraining leading regions Kilkenny • 11 Dec 18
How to build a better Cork What are the transport, housing and employment factors to consider to make Cork a great city? Cork • 30 Nov 18
How excessive investment messed up the Irish housing market Increased tax will discourage new investors and encourage current investors to leave the market Housing • 09 Nov 18
Why men in Northern Ireland are seeing a drop in life expectancy Is it the fault of austerity policies and a consequent impact on health and social care provision? Life expectancy • 24 Oct 18
Could the financial crash happen again? 10 years after the financial crash caused a worldwide recession, what are the threats to the Irish economy today? Economics • 14 Sep 18
What lessons did Ireland really learn from the recession? From protests to a need for a greater diversity of viewpoints, how we reacted to the economic crisis and recovery is quite revealing Ireland • 12 Sep 18
How west Cork used creativity to beat the recession West Cork's success in its areas of strength shows that the model of focusing on innovation in regional areas makes sense West Cork • 19 Jul 18
The economics of a heatwave We may be enjoying the sunshine, but the economic effects of this fine spell are mixed Economics • 05 Jul 18
Will the new-look championship mean more cash for the GAA? The hurling and football championships herald the start of summer, but the new formats also bring a lot of anticipation about what this means for ... GAA economics • 05 May 18
My brother knows Karl Marx... We have probably more to learn from Karl Marx, who was born 200 years ago this week, than from any other dead, white, male thinker Karl Marx • 01 May 18
Why congested airports are bad for your health and pocket Congested airports are stressful for passengers, but they also mean increased air fares Airports • 02 Aug 18
Turning China green The Brainstorm long read: with Brexit a year away, China is set to become an important market for Irish business, but there are a number ... China • 30 Mar 18
What do cobalt, coffee and diamonds have in common? The arrival of smartphones and electric cars has caused a surge in demand for cobalt, which raises many ethical and economic questions Ethical Consumerism • 20 Mar 18
