Bohn, Frank(University College Dublin. School of Economics, 2005-03)
It is generally believed that fiscal consolidations should occur prior to a country's admission to the European Monetary Union (EMU). This paper argues that the fiscal Maastricht Criteria require badly timed, costly ...
This paper reviews recent contributions to the economics and economic history of famine. It provides a context for the history of famine in the twentieth century, which is unique. During the century, war and totalitarianism ...
Information and
communication technologies (ICTs) that can harness the knowledge and support of
other people and allow individuals to manage and understand their health and
wellness can empower individuals to actively ...
Ireland, in employment terms, is the most FDI-intensive economy in the EU. International comparisons of trends and levels of FDI intensity are usually based on
balance-of-payments data however, and the international data ...
Fernihough, Alan(University College Dublin. School of Economics, 2010-11)
Recent empirical research has questioned the validity of using Malthusian
theory in pre-industrial England. Using real wage and vital rate data for
the years 1650-1881, I provide empirical estimates for a different region ...
Problem alcohol use is common among drug using patients who attend GPs in Ireland (35%) and other European countries. It is associated with adverse health outcomes including physical, psychological and social implications. ...
Despite widespread concern about denials of coverage by managed care organizations, little empirical information exists on the profile and outcomes of utilization review decisions. This study examines the outcomes of nearly ...