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Tests for Interest Rate Convergence
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-05)
We use a new test for cointegration that allows for structural breaks in the cointegrating relationship to test for bilateral interest rate convergence in the European Monetary System. Contrary to previous studies that ...
Exchange Rate Volatility and Exports: The Case of Ireland
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-05)
We use the techniques of cointegration and error-correction models to estimate long-run and short-run export demand functions for Ireland using quarterly data for the 1979-1993 period. We consider three determinants of ...
Estimation of the impact of CAP reform on the structure of farming in the disadvantaged areas of Ireland
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-09)
In this paper the Johansen model was used to examine the impact of
CAP Reform on the structure of farming in the Disadvantaged Areas of
Ireland. The model is essentially a policy impact model using an elasticity
set. ...
New fields of employment: problems and possibilities in local and community economic development
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-09)
There has been a renewal of interest in the possibilities for new local employment
in the social economy and this may be a suitable area where community initiative
and effort can be concentrated. The literature suggests ...
Testing for monetary policy convergence in european countries
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-12)
The paper tests for long-run monetary policy convergence and short-run
policy interactions in seven ERM countries over the 1979-1992 period using
the approach of multivariate cointegration and Granger-causality tests. ...
Cointegration Tests of the Profit-maximising Equilibrium in Greek Manufacturing 1958-1991
(National University of Ireland, Galway, 1997-05)
This paper applies the recently developed cointegration techniques to test for a
long-run equilibrium among real wages and the average productivity of labour
as implied by profit maximisation in the Greek manufacturing ...
Vicarious liability and employment discrimination
(Oxford University Press, 1997)
The issue of employer liability for discriminatory acts committed by employees is complex and
contentious. In tort, the established principle is that 'every act which is done by a servant in the
course of his duty is ...
Ireland, peacekeeping and policing the 'new world order'.
(Centre for Research and Documentation, 1997)
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the 'Cold War' has given rise to a situation where there is in effect one world 'superpower', the United States of America (US). The so called 'new world order' was intended ...