Notes on the Front

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

Month: November 2022

  • Progressives Should Champion the Tax Commission Report

    The Commission on Taxation and Social Welfare’s recommendations should be at the centre of a progressive programme to increase resources for a strong social state.  While there will be disagreements…


  • It’s Not Just Tech

    Understandably, a lot of attention has been paid to the job losses and hiring freezes among tech companies, especially given the treatment of Twitter workers.   This is a high-profile and…


  • Wages are Falling – Profits are Rising

    The share of wages in the economy is falling as profits are rising. While measuring wages (labour’s share) is difficult due to the distorting effects of multi-nationals, the CSO provides…


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