Ireland
The transformation of Ireland’s
economy over the past decade has been characterized by the fastest growth
in output and employment in the OECD. The main macroeconomic issue for
the Irish economy at present is the rise in consumer price inflation.
Factors such as tight labor markets, increasing mortgage interest rates,
increased sterling exchange rate and the recent rise in oil prices have
all contributed to inflationary pressures. Industrial workers’ wages
continue to rise, benefiting from the tight labor market. Unionization
rates are high by European standards. Despite most workers doing relatively
well, poverty is increasing.
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Source:
NUI —
National University of Ireland, Galway
Newcastle Road
Galway, Republic of Ireland
Tel: (011) 353 91 524411
http://www.nuigalway.ie/
Data posted: April 23, 2001.
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