Discussion Papers

These discussion papers were prepared on behalf of the National Competitiveness Council but do not necessarily represent agreed Council views.

Assessing Ireland’s Price and Wage Competitiveness by Philip R. Lane, Institute for International Integration Studies (IIIS) and Economics Department, Trinity College Dublin and CEPR

July 2004

Price and wage competitiveness is a key determinant of short term economic performance. This report critically evaluates the recent evolution of the price and wage competitiveness of the Irish economy. In terms of policy recommendations, it focuses on social partnership agreements, taxation, public spending and competition and regulatory policies.

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A Study on The Allocation of Public Capital Spending prepared by FGS Consulting in association with The Department of Economics, NUI Maynooth

August 2004

With the advent of significant investment in public infrastructure in recent years to correct Ireland's infrastructure deficit, government policy must ensure that the deficit is corrected in the most effective way possible. This report documents the present system of the allocation of public capital spending in Ireland. It then analyses the effectiveness of this system and formulates practicable recommendations to improve it.

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Entrepreneurship in Ireland: A Paper Prepared for the National Competitiveness Council by Goodbody Economic Consultants

November 2002DOWNLOAD PAPER IN PDF FORMAT

The Future of Social Partnership in Ireland: A Discussion Paper Prepared for the National Competitiveness Council by Rory O'Donnell

May 2001DOWNLOAD PAPER IN PDF FORMAT

Sustainability of Development: A Discussion Paper Prepared for the National Competitiveness Council by Goodbody Economic Consultants

May 2001DOWNLOAD PAPER IN PDF FORMAT

Discussion Paper on Inflation: Prepared for the National Competitiveness Council by Forfás

December 2000DOWNLOAD PAPER IN PDF FORMAT