Dr Esmond Birnie
OPINION: Spendthrift economy? One, certainly, that doesn’t invest enough
IT is well established that one of the main reasons why the UK economy has grown relatively slowly compared to many other countries over the last 100-plus years is that we simply don’t invest enough.
Dr Esmond Birnie: The morality of striking
Over the last year strikes in Northern Ireland and Britain have been at their highest level since 2011.
Senior economist warns of 10 per cent rates rise
A SENIOR economist has warned that the secretary of state could increase the regional rate by up to 10 per cent – piling further financial hardship on already struggling households and businesses.
VIDEO: Activity in north's private sector 'fell sharply' in December
ACTIVITY in the north’s private sector fell sharply during December, a new survey from Ulster Bank suggests.
Data suggests NI suffered worst of both worlds on economic and health fronts in 2020
THE north suffered the worst of both worlds on economic and health fronts in 2020, a leading economist has suggested.
UK's surge out of recession 'a false dawn' says UU economist
THE UK economy surged out of recession with record growth of 15.5 per cent between July and September.
North Channel bridge plan debunked by economist
A LEADING economist who served as an adviser to a former Stormont minister claims money spent on a bridge to Scotland could be deployed to much greater effect elsewhere.
Data paints mixed picture on health of Northern Ireland economy - but pharma to the fore
THE north's pharmaceutical sector, which includes companies like Almac and Norbrook, has enjoyed a record last quarter, government figures reveal.
Economic growth in the north lagging behind UK rivals, says report
THE north reported the lowest economic growth out of all UK regions at the start of 2019, according to new figures.
Is abortion really only a matter of individual choice?
Populations get smaller and older as a consequence of liberal abortion policies - another reason that abortion is not just a matter of individual choice, says Dr Esmond Birnie