Browsing Journal Articles by ESRI researchers by Subject "Economics"
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Consumer switching intentions for telecoms services: evidence from Ireland
(Elsevier, 2018-05-04)Despite long-standing market liberalisation and efforts to reduce switching costs, many consumers have never switched telecoms provider. This paper investigates how consumer and service characteristics relate to switching ... -
The Distributional Effects of Value Added Tax in Ireland
(2011)In this paper we examine the distributional effects of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ireland. Using the 2004/2005 Household Budget Survey, we assess the amount of VAT that households pay as a proportion of weekly disposable ... -
From Data to Policy Analysis: Tax-Benefit Modelling using SILC 2008
(2010)Policy makers and the body politic have a strong interest in ensuring that the tax transfer system functions well. This common interest in policies that are efficient in achieving their objectives ? including economic ... -
The Impact of Government Policy on Private Car Ownership in Ireland
(2011)We construct a model of the stock of private cars in the Republic of Ireland. The model distinguishes cars by fuel, engine size and age. The modelled car stock is built up from a long history of data on sales, and calibrated ... -
Irish Government Debt and Implied Debt Dynamics: 2011-2015
(ESRI, 06/09/2011)This article examines the debt dynamics facing the Irish State over the period 2011 to 2015. The analysis takes account of the reduction in interest rates on EU borrowing agreed at the EU Council meeting in July 2011 and ... -
Too Many Unnecessary Merger Notifications in Ireland?
(22/08/2011)The market for corporate control plays an important role in ensuring that assets are deployed in an efficient and effective manner. However, on occasion, mergers might lead to a reduction in competition and a consequent ...
