How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 5 hrs
How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 5 hrs
How we're tricked into buying new home appliances Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances Psychology • 06 Jun
How we're tricked into buying new home appliances Different aspects of environmental literacy affect our repair or replace behaviour when it comes to home appliances Psychology • 06 Jun
Who really controls your household money? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes when it comes to investing your household's savings Household Spending • 28 May
Who really controls your household money? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes when it comes to investing your household's savings Household Spending • 28 May
Could Trump be leading the world into recession? It's not being projected right now, but the chances of a global recession have risen sharply from 17% to 30% Tariffs • 24 Apr
Could Trump be leading the world into recession? It's not being projected right now, but the chances of a global recession have risen sharply from 17% to 30% Tariffs • 24 Apr
Is Ireland really running a 'tax scam'? International co-operation to close the loopholes and exceptions facilitating corporate tax avoidance has reached unprecedented levels Tax • 28 Mar
Is Ireland really running a 'tax scam'? International co-operation to close the loopholes and exceptions facilitating corporate tax avoidance has reached unprecedented levels Tax • 28 Mar
Will Trump's EU tariffs boost the US economy? Don't count on it Trump's tariff strategy will create havoc, weaken the competitiveness of US firms and increase the prices Americans pay for goods US tariffs • 27 Feb
Will Trump's EU tariffs boost the US economy? Don't count on it Trump's tariff strategy will create havoc, weaken the competitiveness of US firms and increase the prices Americans pay for goods US tariffs • 27 Feb
9 ways to fund Dublin in the future Here's how a funding model for the capital for the 21st century could be achieved with a mix of taxes, charges and financing Economics • 25 Feb
9 ways to fund Dublin in the future Here's how a funding model for the capital for the 21st century could be achieved with a mix of taxes, charges and financing Economics • 25 Feb
Is a romantic Valentine's Day worth the economic investment? People can be at their most irrational when it comes to romance and that certainly applies to spending money on Valentine's Day St Valentines Day • 12 Feb
Is a romantic Valentine's Day worth the economic investment? People can be at their most irrational when it comes to romance and that certainly applies to spending money on Valentine's Day St Valentines Day • 12 Feb
Do the substantial costs of Christmas outweigh the benefits? The pressure to spend money at this time of year is enormous and there are many reasons why our spending decisions are not rational Christmas • 19 Dec 24
Do the substantial costs of Christmas outweigh the benefits? The pressure to spend money at this time of year is enormous and there are many reasons why our spending decisions are not rational Christmas • 19 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Does cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer save money? An energy economist outlines what to consider if you're considering cooking your Christmas dinner in the air fryer Energy • 12 Dec 24
Taxes & tariffs: how might Trump policies hit Irish economy? The US economy will impact the Irish economy so what are the key policies from the new administration to watch out for? Economics • 06 Nov 24
Taxes & tariffs: how might Trump policies hit Irish economy? The US economy will impact the Irish economy so what are the key policies from the new administration to watch out for? Economics • 06 Nov 24
How could a Trump or Harris White House affect the Irish economy? The US economy will impact the Irish economy so who should we be rooting for in Tuesday's election from a purely economic perspective? US presidential election • 04 Nov 24
How could a Trump or Harris White House affect the Irish economy? The US economy will impact the Irish economy so who should we be rooting for in Tuesday's election from a purely economic perspective? US presidential election • 04 Nov 24
Why is the cost of living so high in Ireland? Increased spending by the Government when the economy is operating near capacity increases the price of goods and services Cost of Living • 15 Oct 24
Why is the cost of living so high in Ireland? Increased spending by the Government when the economy is operating near capacity increases the price of goods and services Cost of Living • 15 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
Why we need a new bidding process for buying homes in Ireland Reforming the bidding process could potentially achieve some much needed stability for prospective home owners Housing • 01 Oct 24
Why we need a new bidding process for buying homes in Ireland Reforming the bidding process could potentially achieve some much needed stability for prospective home owners Housing • 01 Oct 24
How politics gets in the way of keeping Govt spending in check The main reason for the enormous emphasis on budgets in Ireland is unfortunately political rather than economic Budget 2025 • 19 Sep 24
How politics gets in the way of keeping Govt spending in check The main reason for the enormous emphasis on budgets in Ireland is unfortunately political rather than economic Budget 2025 • 19 Sep 24
Why a giveaway budget is a bad idea A giveaway budget may be attractive for Government TDs facing an election, but spending decisions must be based on prudence rather than populism Budget 2025 • 17 Sep 24
Why a giveaway budget is a bad idea A giveaway budget may be attractive for Government TDs facing an election, but spending decisions must be based on prudence rather than populism Budget 2025 • 17 Sep 24
Why Apple's €14 billion is bad timing for Govt's budget planning Public knowledge that Ireland is set to receive a tax windfall will increase pressure to loosen the purse strings in Budget 2025 Budget 2025 • 12 Sep 24
Why Apple's €14 billion is bad timing for Govt's budget planning Public knowledge that Ireland is set to receive a tax windfall will increase pressure to loosen the purse strings in Budget 2025 Budget 2025 • 12 Sep 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
How to save cash on your energy bills Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills Energy • 29 Aug 24
Would you really pay €500 for an Oasis ticket? We don't always rationally and objectively evaluate our willingness to pay a high price for a ticket in advance of doing so Oasis • 03 Sep 24
Would you really pay €500 for an Oasis ticket? We don't always rationally and objectively evaluate our willingness to pay a high price for a ticket in advance of doing so Oasis • 03 Sep 24
Is increased funding for sport good value for money? Given the benefits and future returns from increased spending on sport, this is one Budget 2025 demand the Government should run with Sport • 26 Aug 24
Is increased funding for sport good value for money? Given the benefits and future returns from increased spending on sport, this is one Budget 2025 demand the Government should run with Sport • 26 Aug 24
Here are 5 issues that might decide the US presidential election These key issues have particular resonance in the swing states which will have a huge impact on the outcome in November US presidential election • 22 Aug 24
Here are 5 issues that might decide the US presidential election These key issues have particular resonance in the swing states which will have a huge impact on the outcome in November US presidential election • 22 Aug 24
How healthy Kerry sand dunes are worth €9 million a year Despite the value of the Irish coastal ecosystem, there is no coherent national investment policy for communities along the Wild Atlantic Way Marine • 08 Aug 24
How healthy Kerry sand dunes are worth €9 million a year Despite the value of the Irish coastal ecosystem, there is no coherent national investment policy for communities along the Wild Atlantic Way Marine • 08 Aug 24
Grand Slam: how economics shed light on champions' performances The astronomical prize money on offer attracts the biggest tennis stars, but it also ensures they bring their A game Tennis • 12 Jul 24
Grand Slam: how economics shed light on champions' performances The astronomical prize money on offer attracts the biggest tennis stars, but it also ensures they bring their A game Tennis • 12 Jul 24
Are concerts and festivals good for the Irish economy? It's good news if the event takes place in your town, but the benefits of the bounce are short-term at best Live Music • 04 Jul 24
Are concerts and festivals good for the Irish economy? It's good news if the event takes place in your town, but the benefits of the bounce are short-term at best Live Music • 04 Jul 24
