Posts Tagged: economy
The Creative Class and Northern Ireland
As part of NICVA’s series of masterclasses from its Centre for Economic Empowerment project, there was a morning seminar on the topic of the “creative class” (as popularised by Richard Florida) and its applicability to Northern Ireland. The agenda was
The Creative Class and Northern Ireland
As part of NICVA’s series of masterclasses from its Centre for Economic Empowerment project, there was a morning seminar on the topic of the “creative class” (as popularised by Richard Florida) and its applicability to Northern Ireland. The agenda was
IBIS Seminar: North-South Business Relations
Institute for British-Irish Studies (IBIS) and the British Embassy Dublin seminar: “North-South Business Relations: What Does and Doesn’t Work”, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland Tim O’Connor (Office of the President) welcomed delegates to the conference. He referenced Sir George Quigley’s
IBIS Seminar: North-South Business Relations
Institute for British-Irish Studies (IBIS) and the British Embassy Dublin seminar: “North-South Business Relations: What Does and Doesn’t Work”, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland Tim O’Connor (Office of the President) welcomed delegates to the conference. He referenced Sir George Quigley’s
Paying benefits card options
Interesting article in the Economist about using pre-paid debit cards to distribute benefits in developing and developed countries (“A plastic prop: Schemes to distribute aid and benefits”). In Pakistan, pre-paid debit cards were loaded with $300 per month that could
Paying benefits card options
Interesting article in the Economist about using pre-paid debit cards to distribute benefits in developing and developed countries (“A plastic prop: Schemes to distribute aid and benefits”). In Pakistan, pre-paid debit cards were loaded with $300 per month that could
Review: The Storm (Vince Cable)
Vince Cable is the chief economic spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, and his lucid explanations of the credit crunch and overall current parlous global economic situation has seen him well sought after by mainstream news media outlets. For good reason
Review: The Storm (Vince Cable)
Vince Cable is the chief economic spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, and his lucid explanations of the credit crunch and overall current parlous global economic situation has seen him well sought after by mainstream news media outlets. For good reason
Alliance Conference 2009: Joanne Stuart
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10661910&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1 Joanne Stuart, Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Northern Ireland, was guest speaker at the Alliance Party Conference dinner at the Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick. Stuart began by saying that having spent much of the past 16 years in
Alliance Conference 2009: Joanne Stuart
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10661910&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1 Joanne Stuart, Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD), Northern Ireland, was guest speaker at the Alliance Party Conference dinner at the Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick. Stuart began by saying that having spent much of the past 16 years in
Alliance Conference 2009: Motion: NI economy
Gerry Lynch proposes motion on rebuilding the Northern Ireland economy, at Alliance Party Conference, Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland. Footage includes Jonathan Simpson, Stephen Farry, and Martin Gregg.
Alliance Conference 2009: Motion: NI economy
Gerry Lynch proposes motion on rebuilding the Northern Ireland economy, at Alliance Party Conference, Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick, Northern Ireland. Footage includes Jonathan Simpson, Stephen Farry, and Martin Gregg.
Alliance Conference 2009: John Simpson
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3805309&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1 At the Alliance Party Conference last weekend, economist John Simpson made a presentation on “Rebuilding the Northern Ireland economy” (see his concluding remarks in embedded video above). Simpson said that in this regard, what mattered was: (1) productivity and
Alliance Conference 2009: John Simpson
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3805309&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1 At the Alliance Party Conference last weekend, economist John Simpson made a presentation on “Rebuilding the Northern Ireland economy” (see his concluding remarks in embedded video above). Simpson said that in this regard, what mattered was: (1) productivity and
A more humane way to measure prosperity (Financial Times)
When my wife and I recently travelled to Japan, I was worried about how supposedly expensive everything was. With the blessing of a high-valued Pound Sterling, most items, such as eating out and gifts, were less expensive than in the
A more humane way to measure prosperity (Financial Times)
When my wife and I recently travelled to Japan, I was worried about how supposedly expensive everything was. With the blessing of a high-valued Pound Sterling, most items, such as eating out and gifts, were less expensive than in the
People’s Bank vs end of free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
People’s Bank vs end of free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
Wake Up To Money 20090203 Free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
Wake Up To Money 20090203 Free banking
Peter Mandelson is reported to be “warm” about the suggestion of a using the Post Office network for a British “People’s Bank”, which would offer essentially a full banking service. This would also have the benefit of deflating criticism of
Deflation and the scrip
In a previous posting I suggested that the Bank of England may run out of bullets in the traditional monetary tool of reducing interest rates; you can’t get below 0 per cent. Some have discussed “quantitative easing”, which is printing
Deflation and the scrip
In a previous posting I suggested that the Bank of England may run out of bullets in the traditional monetary tool of reducing interest rates; you can’t get below 0 per cent. Some have discussed “quantitative easing”, which is printing
Centre for Cities report
Brian Walker has highlighted the relevance of the think tank, Centre for Cities’, report — Cities Outlook 2009. I expect much of the Belfast chatter to focus on the finding that our city has been put on “red alert”, in
Centre for Cities report
Brian Walker has highlighted the relevance of the think tank, Centre for Cities’, report — Cities Outlook 2009. I expect much of the Belfast chatter to focus on the finding that our city has been put on “red alert”, in
Nortel’s future in NI
Last week, Nortel announced that it was seeking bankruptcy protection in North America, with Ernst & Young appointed administrators for its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) operations. BBC News reported fears about this situation, with Nortel employing 550 at
Nortel’s future in NI
Last week, Nortel announced that it was seeking bankruptcy protection in North America, with Ernst & Young appointed administrators for its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) operations. BBC News reported fears about this situation, with Nortel employing 550 at
Anglo-Irish Bank nationalisation
Last week the Republic of Ireland nationalised Anglo-Irish Bank. The Irish Government had originally planned a fresh capital infusion, but discovered (a) the bank’s balance sheet was worse than anticipated and (b) its chairman took out 84 million euro of
Anglo-Irish Bank nationalisation
Last week the Republic of Ireland nationalised Anglo-Irish Bank. The Irish Government had originally planned a fresh capital infusion, but discovered (a) the bank’s balance sheet was worse than anticipated and (b) its chairman took out 84 million euro of
A slice of Danish (Economist)
The Economist suggests that a Scandinavian model of mortgage financing may provide possibilities for reforming the Anglo-American model. One part of the current global financial crisis can be attributed to how banks leveraged their mortgage assets (loans to house buyers)
A slice of Danish (Economist)
The Economist suggests that a Scandinavian model of mortgage financing may provide possibilities for reforming the Anglo-American model. One part of the current global financial crisis can be attributed to how banks leveraged their mortgage assets (loans to house buyers)
Leonard calls for all-party economic forum
Alliance Party General Secretary, Allan Leonard, has called on the Secretary of State to lead the way on establishing an all-party economic forum. His call comes as the Secretary of State, Peter Hain, announced his commitment to the local economy.
Leonard calls for all-party economic forum
Alliance Party General Secretary, Allan Leonard, has called on the Secretary of State to lead the way on establishing an all-party economic forum. His call comes as the Secretary of State, Peter Hain, announced his commitment to the local economy.
