The effects of an investment stimulus
The idea of an investment stimulus got a boost last week. Though people may disagree over the extent to which this is 'new money', it shows that at the very least, the government want to be seen to be pro-investment stimulus. Coincidentally, this week I presented a working paper which uses the...
How much does working cost?
Being in work, or taking up work, incurs additional costs on households and individuals. Depending on circumstances, additional needs arise regarding travel, fuel, personal costs and childcare among others. While the existence of these additional costs is regularly cited, it is rarely quantified and...
NERI Fiscal Treaty Note
This note focuses on the economic questions surrounding the Fiscal Treaty. The structural deficit and debt brake rules are explained, and potential sources of funding are outlined. Rather than advocating which way citizens should vote, the paper aims to help voters make an informed decision.