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Problems and Solutions
Slí Eile 25/02/2011
Sli Eile: Due to Blogger formatting problems, can't post this directly - but click here for a breakdown of the economic issues facing us, …
From tiger to bailout
23/02/2011
Ireland’s deep financial and economic crisis results from failings in its growth model, policy mistakes and systemic failures within European …
Happy Birthday, Progressive Economy!
Slí Eile 22/02/2011
Slí Eile: Today, Progressive Economy is two years old. 872 posts later this blog site is learning to walk and talk economics in the market place of …
Michael O'Sullivan on need for a 'New Republic'
22/02/2011
"As this week’s general election approaches, Irish voters look set to unceremoniously eject the incumbent Fianna Fáil government. But more than a …
The manifestos and economic policy
Jim Stewart 22/02/2011
Jim Stewart: The publication of the various party manifestos has not been accompanied by detailed scrutiny of many of the policies proposed. There …
SWINE
21/02/2011
For a novel definition of SWINE, read Alistair Fraser's trenchant post on Ireland After NAMA here.
Message for the undecided
Slí Eile 20/02/2011
Slí Eile: Its not all about economics but economics is a big part of what motivates people to vote or not vote and to vote for that party or …
Guest post by Bruce Campbell: Death of the Tiger - a cautionary Irish tale
16/02/2011
PE readers may remember that Bruce Campbell, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, spoke last year at the FEPS/TASC …
Economists on Ireland's export performance - more sad stories
Proinnsias Breathnach 16/02/2011
Proinnsias Breathnach: One thing that has always struck me about Irish economists is that, despite the importance of foreign direct investment and …
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Kirsty Doyle
Kirsty Doyle is a Researcher at TASC, working in the area of health inequalities. She is …
Shana Cohen
Dr. Shana Cohen is the Director of TASC. She studied at Princeton University and at the …
Jim Stewart
Dr Jim Stewart is Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin. His research …