Dispelling the myths around pay scales and what we really earn

01 Dec 2019
Dr Lisa Wilson
Have you ever thought about how rich or how poor you are and how your earnings compare to everyone else? When you think about how much you are paid for working, do you feel rich, poor, or just plain average? Following BBC’s Question Time last week, a lively online discussion ensued online about what...

Is Ireland ready for a green new deal?

27 Nov 2019
Lorna Gold
In the next election, green credentials are going to be near the top of the public debate. Political candidates are conscious that an entire generation – some too young to vote, but well able to pester their parents and grandparents – are tuned in. Never have the stakes been so high, with global...

Getting our house in order

20 Nov 2019
Paul Mac Flynn
Last week we received the latest figures on residential property prices in Northern Ireland. The main news from this release was that house prices grew by 2.3% over the quarter and by 4% on an annual basis. This represents a return to a more robust phase of growth which has taken a bit of a dip...

Moving towards a Just Transition

14 Nov 2019
Paul Goldrick-Kelly
Environmental breakdown is occurring at an unprecedented rate. The move to a low-carbon economy must incorporate principles of justice for the workers and communities affected. A Just Transition accommodates and addresses social concerns and possible inequities that may emerge as policymakers make...

"Economics Made Simple" week 4 - "Schools of Thought"

11 Nov 2019
infobo
Dr Tom McDonnell, Acting Co-Director at the NERI presented at week 4 of the "Economics made Simple" series of lectures in conjunction with The People's College. Tom presented on "Schools of Thought". The lecture took place on 11th November, 2019 in The Teacher's Club from 18:00 - 19:30.
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