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DateTitle and Description
Measuring the Value Added of the Financial Sector in Ireland04/04/2013Measuring the Value Added of the Financial Sector in Ireland
This article looks at how the financial crisis has convincingly demonstrated the risks a large financial sector poses to society’s well-being. An informed debate on financial regulation after the crisis should, therefore, evaluate the sector’s contribution to economic activity.
The Usage, Cost and Pricing of Retail Payments in Ireland04/04/2013The Usage, Cost and Pricing of Retail Payments in Ireland
This article looks at the usage, cost and pricing of retails payments in Ireland. Effective, safe and efficient payment systems are important to facilitate real and financial transactions in advanced economies, though the choice of payment channel differs widely across Europe.
Housing Equity Withdrawal Trends in Ireland28/01/2013Housing Equity Withdrawal Trends in Ireland
This article uses a unique data set to track changes in aggregate net housing equity withdrawal between 1978 and 2012.
Why are Irish Non-Financial Corporations so Indebted?28/01/2013Why are Irish Non-Financial Corporations so Indebted?
This article examines the specific characteristics of the Irish economy to analyse elevated debt levels of NFCs relative to GDP and their continued rise despite the economic downturn.