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Comparison of EU Bank Bailouts

16/01/2013

Michael Taft uses Eurostat data here to compare the 'direct' impacts on General Government Deficits caused by the EU's numerous bank bailouts. In …

Promissory Notes: Any old deal won't do

Tom McDonnell 14/01/2013

Tom McDonnell: There is a real risk that any old deal in advance of the 31 March payment will be hailed as a victory after the failure to get a deal …

Launch of NERI Quarterly Economic Observer/Facts

09/01/2013

The NERI has published, today, its fourth Quarterly Economic Observer (QEO) along with the latest Quarterly Economic Facts (QEF). A link to the full …

What is the matter with Europe?

Tom Healy 04/01/2013

Tom Healy: It is time to think deeply about the European project especially as Ireland assumes the Presidency for the coming six months. While I …

The effect of marginal tax rates

17/12/2012

It has sometimes been suggested that marginal tax rates in Ireland are too high, and that raising them would harm growth. They may affect the …

Open debate on paying the promissory notes - the long countdown

Tom McDonnell 13/12/2012

Tom McDonnell: Various official sources (including Ministers) have been making the claim in recent days that the 2012 promissory note to the IBRC …

TASC's more detailed response to Budget 2013

Nat O'Connor 11/12/2012

Nat O'Connor: TASC's more detailed response to Budget 2013 is here.

Budget Transparency Pledge Weakened by Lack of Detail

06/12/2012

Nat O'Connor The issue of budget transparency is so important that it deserves special mention. With the possible exception of elections, there is no …

TASC's initial response to Budget 2013

Nat O'Connor 05/12/2012

Nat O'Connor: TASC's initial response to Budget 2013 is as follows. (PDF available here). Lost opportunity to provide a pathway to an equitable …

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