Information on "Economics" and "Ireland"
May 2013
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May 2013
No-Vacation Nation Revisited
Author: Rebecca Ray, Milla Sanes, John Schmitt
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This report reviews the most recently available data on statutory requirements for paid vacations and paid holidays in 21 of the richest countries in the world. More on «No-Vacation Nation Revisited»
January 2013
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8 Jan 2013
Ireland’s Council Presidency: Serving the Irish Best?
Author: Agata Gostyńska, Kacper Rękawek
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses Ireland's EU Council presidency and argues that Ireland is an example of promising economic transition that could successfully act as a facilitator of an EU-wide debate on the most effective measures to combat the crisis. More on «Ireland’s Council Presidency: Serving the Irish Best?»
October 2012
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18 Oct 2012
Banking Union: Ireland vs Nevada
Author: Daniel Gros
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Despite their surprising similarities – in their geographical size and the boom-bust arc of their housing sectors – Ireland and the American state of Nevada sharply parted company when it came to who bore responsibility for bailing out their failed b... More on «Banking Union: Ireland vs Nevada »
June 2012
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27 Jun 2012
Why an ESM Programme Could be a Kiss of Death
Author: Daniel Gros
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Spain, needing a bailout for its banks, was granted a vague promise by EZ leaders for up to €100 billion. More on «Why an ESM Programme Could be a Kiss of Death»
May 2012
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30 May 2012
Ratification of the Fiscal Compact in Ireland
Author: Agata Gostyńska, Kacper Rękawek
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
Ratification of the fiscal compact in Ireland does not determine the future of the fiscal compact, which will in any case come into force if it is ratified by at least 12 of the 17 Euro-area states. More on «Ratification of the Fiscal Compact in Ireland»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
Social Partnerships and Development: Implications for the Caribbean
Author: Indianna D Minto-Coy
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper evaluates the value of social partnerships as a governance tool for the Commonwealth Caribbean by examining the experiences of Botswana, Ireland and Barbados. More on «Social Partnerships and Development: Implications for the Caribbean»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Britain, Ireland and Schengen
Author: Michael Emerson
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
Given Britain’s desire to maintain its own border controls, it will not join the EU’s passport-free ‘Schengen’ area in the foreseeable future. More on «Britain, Ireland and Schengen»
May 2011
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May 2011
Adjustment Difficulties and Debt Overhangs in the Eurozone Periphery
Author: Daniel Gros, Cinzia Alcidi
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper describes four key drivers behind the adjustment difficulties in the periphery of the eurozone (Greece, Ireland, Portugal and Spain). More on «Adjustment Difficulties and Debt Overhangs in the Eurozone Periphery» -
May 2011
Surviving the Crisis
Author: Olivier Godart, Holger Görg, Aoife Hanley
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Starting from the observation that all firms in Ireland were hit by the crisis, the paper asks whether there is a difference in the behaviour of foreign and domestic firms. More on «Surviving the Crisis»
April 2011
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28 Apr 2011
Crisis and Change in Ireland
Author: Raj Chari
Publisher: Elcano Royal Institute of International and Strategic Studies
After years of economic growth during the 'Celtic Tiger' boom, Ireland fell into economic decline as a result of its financial crisis in 2008. More on «Crisis and Change in Ireland»
