Ireland prior to the 1979 exchange rate break with Sterling. It was argued that, as a small open economy, prices were … period than any previously used. We find that the difference between unemployment and the NAIRU is a significant determinant …

one very well-known differential - the Catholic/ Protestant unemployment differential in Northern Ireland - has largely … signing of the Good Friday Agreement, the introduction of fair employment legislation, growth in hidden unemployment, and … major structural changes in Northern Ireland. We assess the relative contributions of these changes. …

Ireland was hit particularly hard by the global financial crisis, with severe impacts on the labor market. Between 2007 … and 2013, the unemployment rate increased dramatically, from 5% to 15.5%, and the labor force participation rate declined … economy, helping to moderate impacts on unemployment via a reduction in overall labor supply. As the crisis deepened, long …

Ireland was hit particularly hard by the global financial crisis, with severe impacts on the labor market. The … unemployment rate increased dramatically, and the labor force participation rate declined by four percentage points between 2007 … unemployment via a reduction in overall labor supply. As the crisis deepened, long-term unemployment escalated, creating …