Notes on the Front

Commentary on Irish Political Economy by Michael Taft, researcher for SIPTU

Month: June 2009

  • Histories At Dawn: June 30th The Recesion Diaries

    History is such a malleable thing. It can be twisted this way and that to support or oppose any contemporary position. Take An Bord Snip Nua – this is a…


  • Dates with the Devil: The Recession Diaries June 28th

    What would be your reaction if it could be shown that a set of policies would result in deepening the recession, increasing unemployment, reducing domestic demand (meaning more business closures)…


  • The IMF Rules OK: The Recession Diaries June 25th

    Great. Coming home from a few days break and there’s the IMF, holding open the cell door. The projections are worrying enough, though hardly new.  Still, to be reminded one…


  • Taking a Break

    Apologies for being off-line for so long – the local elections, work; and now I will be away for a few days.  You may want to check out 'Growing the…


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