Posts by Michael Taft
Michael Taft @notesonthefront
Michael Taft is an economic analyst and trade unionist. He is author of the Notes of the Front blog and a member of the TASC Economists’ Network.
Fat Cat Wednesday
Michael Taft 10/01/2018
Today, just seven working days into the New Year, the average remuneration for CEO’s in the top 21 Irish companies (which represent 95 percent of the market value of the Irish Stock Exchange), has already exceeded the average yearly pay for a full-time employee. The rest of the year is cream. There have been numerous studies of CEO pay in the US …
The Spectre Haunting Europe
Michael Taft 01/12/2017
There is a spectre haunting Europe – the spectre of de-privatisation, re-municipalisation, and re-nationalisation. Local, regional and national …
A long ways to go
Michael Taft 30/07/2012
Michael Taft: It is difficult to come to a judgement on the NTMA bond sale. That we entered the bond market accessing new money is a plus, especially …
Bathing the rich
Michael Taft 10/07/2012
Michael Taft: Okay, so you’re not one of those who believe in soaking the rich. But what about bathing? A good bath is healthy for the body and the …
Splashing the water
Michael Taft 28/06/2012
Michael Taft: First there was Claiming our Future with its bold but common-sensical proposals to promote growth and equity in the economy. Now we …
The structural deficit just got worse
Michael Taft 11/05/2012
Michael Taft: The latest EU Commission projections are out and, if anything, they show an even higher structural deficit than what the Government is …
Will the Fiscal Treaty Cost Us?
Michael Taft 08/05/2012
Michael Taft: Will the Fiscal Treaty – in particular, the notorious structural deficit rule – require additional austerity? John McHale of the …
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