News and Archive | Public Policy, Public Expenditure & GNP

The Universal Social Charge Should Apply to State Contributory Pensions
— 30 Sep 2013

But what is fairness?
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Remaining Structural Reforms Under the EU/IMF Programme
— 18 Sep 2013

What reforms remain to be achieved?
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Absenteeism In The HSE
— 11 Sep 2013

This examines the relationship between absenteeism and agency costs
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Welfare Traps
— 29 Aug 2013

Parts of our welfare system need improvement.
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Equivalised Income
— 25 Aug 2013

Used to compare income across household types
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Income Inequality In Ireland
— 23 Aug 2013

This report looks at measures commonly used to examine income inequality
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Low Income Self-Employed Are Unfairly Treated by the Tax System
— 25 Jul 2013

Self-employed people face a higher rate of tax than employees.
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Early Childhood Education in Ireland
— 19 Jul 2013

Compares the provision of early childhood education in Ireland…
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The Minimum Wage – Too High or Too Low?
— 20 Jun 2013

What influence has the national minimum wage on the labour market?
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Q: How Do You Want To Pay For Water?
— 19 Jun 2013

Survey evidence on Water Charge preferences
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Average Length of Stay in Irish Hospitals
— 22 May 2013

This is often used as an indicator of efficiency. Read more.
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