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October 27th, 2010

The Limits of Economics

Here's a think piece on just what the relevant domain of analysis economics should consider. Importantly for UL students, it […]

October 25th, 2010

Economics for Business Lectures 14 and 15

This week is all about growth, austerity, and short run fluctuations. Which is good, because that's exactly what's happening in […]

October 22nd, 2010

Economics for Business Lecture 13

I'm trying out a new video service which links automatically to iTunes, let me know what you think. Turnout for […]

October 22nd, 2010

Macro from a Pre-Keynesian View

This week in Economics for Business we looked at Keynesian economics, including the rationales for deficit spending (which we'll look […]

October 22nd, 2010

Is China hoovering up precious metals?

Yes, yes they are. This is very relevant for EC4027 students for next week's lecture.

October 21st, 2010

Rational Optimist

Matt Ridley explains his new book in this excellent podcast from Econtalk.

October 21st, 2010

European Economy Lecture 7

In this lecture we'll look at mergers and acquisitions in the EU, particularly in the financial markets, and go over […]

October 21st, 2010

Critical Reflections on the Organisation of Healthcare in Ireland

Here's a talk I gave last night to the Graduate Entry Medical School, in their seminar series. The slides for […]

October 20th, 2010

European Economy Essay topics

These essays are due in the department box by 4pm Monday of week 9, and by email. 1. Describe three […]

October 19th, 2010

Assessing Mandelbrot's Legacy

Nice expositional piece here from the FT, HT Cian Twomey.

October 18th, 2010

Economics for Business Lectures 12 and 13

Here are the lecture notes for the week. Cool resources on potential and actual output are here, the Department of […]

October 18th, 2010

Straw Poll

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October 17th, 2010

Thoughts on Getting Agreements

There are three issues most governments have to deal with on a regular basis: how much to tax, how much […]

October 17th, 2010

RIP, Mandelbrot

The father of fractals is dead. Mandelbrot should have won the Nobel prize in economics for his work in the […]

October 16th, 2010

Progressive, like the 1980s

John Gray on the coalition.

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