Blog Archive

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 …

'Job Pact', not 'Competitiveness Pact'

Tom McDonnell 15/02/2011

Tom McDonnell: Useful post (here) from Andrew Watt. He looks at the latest uninspiring growth figures in Europe (0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the euro …

Who benefits?

Michael Burke 10/02/2011

Michael Burke: This is from the IMF’s latest Interim Staff Report (in effect making sure the Dublin government is doing as it’s told). To quote …

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