Tagged with: state companies
China: (I) - Investment Strategy and lessons for Ireland
Paul Sweeney 11/07/2010
Paul Sweeney: When the Chinese state becomes one of the biggest shareholders in Guinness’ parent, and Volvo is bought by an obscure Chinese carmaker, Geely, it is time to examine what Chinese companies and investors are up to. Guinness, of course, is synomous with Ireland. Guinness is seen as our national drink, foreigners tell you they have …
Eircom: topsy-turvey economics
Paul Sweeney 20/04/2009
Paul Sweeney: The bid last week for Eircom is yet another nail in the coffin of the Anglo Saxon model of liberal economics. Even Fine Gael called for …
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