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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Ireland

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19-Nov-2009

Summary of economic developments and projections for Ireland taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook.

Key economic projections by country

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19-Nov-2009

Economic forecasts for GDP, unemployment, inflation and fiscal balance.

Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Ireland 2009

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04-Nov-2009

The Irish economy plunged into a severe recession in 2008, followinga period of unsustainable growth. Housing investment has slumped andlarge internal economic imbalances are unwinding, with the effect ...

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009: Boosting competitiveness and raising living standards

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04-Nov-2009

Living standards in Ireland will remain high, despite the severe contraction, but stronger structural policies would encourage sustainable long run growth.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009: The labour market: getting people into work

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04-Nov-2009

The Irish labour market is undergoing a severe adjustment following the sharp fall in output, which has been concentrated on labour intensive sectors.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009: Rebuilding the public finances

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04-Nov-2009

The fiscal consolidation challenge for Ireland is severe, the underlying budget balance having moved abruptly from surplus to a large deficit.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009: Restoring macroeconomic and financial stability

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04-Nov-2009

Ireland is in severe recession, following several years of high but ultimately unsustainable growth and rising imbalances.

Economic Survey of Ireland 2009

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04-Nov-2009

Following the severe contraction of the economy, the main economic challenges in rebalancing the economy include raising competitiveness, restoring the financial system to health, fiscal consolidation and avoiding high long-term unemployment.

Launch of Economic Survey of Ireland

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04-Nov-2009

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General

Following the severe contraction of the Irish economy, Gurría indicated that stabilising the financial system, tackling unemployment, and raising competitiveness will be the main economic challenges for Ireland.

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