Browsing JSSISI: Journal of The Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1847- by Author "O'Connor, R."
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An analysis of recent policies for beef and milk
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1970)Special policies have to be introduced for agriculture in developed economies. It appears that if present policies are continued the expenditure will continue to grow in future years. Hence, a crucial matter for policy-makers ... -
Economic issues in Irish forestry
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1993)The main objective of this paper is to show the extent to which forestry can provide income and employment in the State. To put the subject in context the paper commences by showing the areas under forest in Ireland and ... -
The economic utilisation of grassland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1960)Recent experimental work has brought to notice the remarkable yield potential of Irish grassland. In experiments at Johnstown Castle on poor soils, yields of about 40 cwts. of starch equivalent (S.E.) per acre were obtained ... -
Employment creation and unemployment problems in Ireland in the 1980s
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1983)The purpose of this paper is to look at the development of employment and unemployment patterns in the state in recent years, to consider the numbers which will be coming on the labour market over the coming decade and to ... -
Financial results on twenty farms in mid-Roscommon in 1945-46
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1949)In April 1945, an enquiry was started by the writer into the costs and incomes of a number of farms in Mid-Roscommon. The inquiry was designed to cover the period 1st April, 1945, to 31st March, 1946, and was carried out ... -
Financial results on twenty-five farms in mid-Roscommon in 1948-1949
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1950)It should be explained at the outset that the main object of these inquiries is not so much to examine financial conditions in this district as to show ways and means of carrying out a more broadly based survey. In other ... -
Opening address by the President
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1983)Since its formation in 1847 the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society has always provided a forum for discussion of the more important economic and social policy issues facing the country. Throughout its long history, the ... -
A study of factors which determine the supply of pigs
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1954)In a free economy, where prices and production are not controlled, pig numbers move in characteristic cycles, each cycle averaging about four years in length. These pig cycles are the resultant of many physical and economic ...
