19-August-2013
English
Young people have been hit hard by unemployment during the Irish recession. While much research has been undertaken to study the effects of the recession on overall labour market dynamics, little is known about the specific effects on youth unemployment and the associated challenges.
7-December-2011
English
After a recession of historic proportions, an export-led recovery is gaining traction in Ireland. The pace of recovery, however, varies sharply across sectors.
7-December-2011
English
Ireland’s banking crisis, one of the most severe in the OECD area, and the associated economic recession have taken a heavy toll on public finances.
25-November-2011
English
Ireland is recovering from an extremely large banking crisis born of over-exuberant property lending. The government has taken a wide range of measures to tackle the crisis over the past 3 years.
12-September-2006
English
This working paper offers recommendations to continue to create a more favourable environment for women who want to enter the labour market.
15-June-2006
English
This working paper looks at the housing market and the risks that it poses to the Irish economy.
15-June-2006
English
This working paper discusses ways to strengthen competition in order to boost productivity growth and help restrain inflation in Ireland.