The field of economics was never intended to do anything but understand slight increases or decreases in efficiencies, methodologies and outcomes So, having spent decades being rewarded for creating relevance for forgotten footnotes, it is any surprise they could not forecast the complexity of the global economy.
If the US-Sino relationship continues to deteriorate, they may face a situation similar to that of investors in Russian assets in January 2022 – very compelling asset valuations – which subsequently became basically worthless and stranded assets following the invasion in February.
The LIV Golf and the aborted European football super league have been highly controversial. Ultimately, however, the battle for control of sport will be determined in the courts, and the anti-trust tide has been turning in both Europe and America.
Frank Madden is not a household name in Irish business. But he should be. And here are six lessons he learned along the way to creating a nine figure deal.
The decision of Sky to withdraw from negotiations with the GAA regarding a new broadcast deal in part revealed the limitations of the split season.
Higher rates and a slowing economy will hold back the housing market, on both the buy and sell side. The real number to watch will therefore not be house prices, but quantities.
There's an opportunity to solve Ireland's long run pensions crisis and give workers a good-sized pay rise, right now, at no extra cost to the state. The catch? It seems too good to be true.
The most dangerous financial strategies are given the dullest names. Take liability-driven investment – an obscure leverage strategy that just helped to bring down Liz Truss.
Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have criticised Sinn Fein members issuing legal threats in relation to alleged defamation. The solution is obvious: change the libel regime.
Our nearest neighbour has no idea of where it stands in the world, or what its own political economy should look like. The nation, as manifested by its policymakers, is confused, divided, and increasingly alienated.
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