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Tuesday 27 October 2020
In many ways, the Irish economy looks to be in ‘Goldilocks’ territory: not too cold, but still not too hot, writes Victor Duggan.
And yet there are some potential concerns to look out for in 2019, writes Victor Duggan.
Victor Duggan takes a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of the housing measures in Budget 2019.
Economist Victor Duggan was Labour TD Joan Burton’s economic advisor on the night of the bank guarantee. He recounts that fateful night here.
Equality can improve men’s lives too, writes Victor Duggan.
The bigger picture is certainly bright; the challenge is to better use the fruits of economic growth to improve living standards, writes Victor Duggan.
Brexit, US tax changes, ECB interest rate rises or the fallout from an overheating economy are not expected to weigh heavily on Ireland in 2018, writes Victor Duggan.
The 2008 crisis hit Generation Y hardest. Meanwhile the government is only interested in helping older generations, writes Victor Duggan.
Although there is no silver bullet, and the problem has become so acute that it probably needs the kitchen sink thrown at it, writes Victor Duggan.
Anything short of a return to a fully democratic path would be a tragic betrayal of the Venezuelan people, writes Victor Duggan.
Thought will need to be given to further broadening Ireland’s tax base, writes Victor Duggan.
But on the upside Ireland’s inflated GDP makes it easier for the country to meet the 3% of GDP budget deficit target, writes Victor Duggan.
Brexit hasn’t had a destructive short-term impact here but there is a way to go until we have full employment, writes Victor Duggan.
Corporation tax and excise duties are making up for the relative weakness of Ireland’s other tax takes, writes Victor Duggan.
THERE ARE 59 shopping days until Christmas.
Most retailers across the country will be closed until 1 December, losing out on some vital festive shopping business.
Many are depending on customers shifting to online sales during that time.
So we want to know: Will you do more of your Christmas shopping online this year?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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