Notes on the Front

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

Month: August 2014

  • Dismal Job Numbers Expose Government Spin

    Question:  why has employment growth collapsed in the first half of the year after recent claims by the Government that 60,000 jobs per year were being created?  The answer lies…


  • Perverse Economics and Water Charges

    If you’re into perverse economics, then you’re going to love the debate in the run-up to the budget.  Already we have Minister Simon Harris calling for income tax cuts (didn’t…


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