The Macroeconomic Context and Appropriate Fiscal Stance for Budget 2002: The changing macroeconomic background in which Budget 2002 must be framed is set out. The appropriate stance for budgetary policy as the economy moves towards lower growth rates are assessed including consideration of the...

With increasing monetary integration in Europe, Ireland's Banking system has become increasingly influenced by monetary policy actions in other EMS countries. The purpose of this paper is to review the mechanisms adopted by the Bundesbank and various other central banks in influencing interest...