The ECB and Non-Standard Policies: Too Little Too Late?
The latest round of briefing papers for the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee’s monetary dialogue can be found here. Click […]
Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Banking, Irish Economy
Options for Ireland’s Legacy Bank Debt
Prior to the recent European elections, I was commissioned by the Labour Party to write a briefing document outlining the
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Europe’s Bank Assessment: A Worrying Preview From Ireland
The most important thing happening in the European economy over the next year is the ECB’s comprehensive assessment of large euro area
Central Banks, Irish Economy
The ECB’s Secret Letter To Ireland: Still Secret
With the release of Trichet’s August 2011 letter to Spain, worth noting that his November 2010 letter to Brian Lenihan
Central Banks, Irish Economy
Serious Questions For Draghi On The OMT Program
The various statements from Michael Noonan and ECB board member Jörg Asmussen raise some very serious questions for Mario Draghi about
Banking, Central Banks
So What’s So Special About Bitcoin?
I received a number of thoughtful comments on yesterday’s article on Bitcoin and wanted to follow up on a couple of important
Banking, Central Banks
How Is Bitcoin Different From The Dollar?
As Bitcoin goes through another day of crazy price fluctuations and huge publicity, this time courtesy of the U.S. Senate, I recommend two
Central Banks, Euro Crisis, Irish Economy
Ireland Exits Bailout With No Backstop: A Good News Story?
After years of turmoil, Europe seems to finally have a good news story. Ireland will be the first of country to
Banking, Euro Crisis
Resolving Europe’s Banking Crisis
I’m giving a presentation tomorrow afternoon at the annual Dublin Economics Workshop conference in Limerick. (For those of you who don’t know these
Banking, Irish Economy
Ireland’s Blanket Guarantee Supporters: Still Wrong After All These Years
Five years ago, Ireland’s government guaranteed almost all of the debts of six privately-owned banks. The subsequent bailout of these