Research InBrief | Nevin Economic Research Institute

The NERI Research In-Brief series takes issues raised within NERI working papers and puts them in the form a concise and accessible document.

01 May 2026

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New Labour Market Entrants, earnings, housing costs and living standards in 2024

This Research InBrief by NERI economist, Ciarán Nugent examines trends in earnings, employment and minimum essential living standards in the context...

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27 Mar 2026

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Reforming Inheritance Tax

In this NERI Research InBrief No. 94, Tom McDonnell, NERI and Micheál Collins, UCD consider potential reforms to the taxation of wealth transfers...

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27 Mar 2026

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Designing a tax on household wealth

In this NERI Research InBrief No. 93, NERI Co-director, Tom McDonnell discusses household wealth tax. Ireland’s fiscal position is set to deteriorate...

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25 Nov 2025

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Ireland's electricity prices over time InBrief

Electricity prices in Ireland have been more central to public debate following recent price rises. The analysis accompanying this Research InBrief...

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07 Feb 2025

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Productivity in the context of healthcare

In this NERI Research InBrief No. 91, Chris Smart, NERI economist discusses productivity in the context of healthcare. Please find connected Report...

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29 Oct 2024

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Low-Paid Workers: The Need for Continued Support and the Challenge of Making Work Pay

Today's published earnings data show that Northern Ireland has experienced a significant increase in employees earning below two-thirds the median. At...

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