Submissions now being accepted for the 3rd Irish Public Economics Workshop, organised by @notches.bsky.social (UCD), @taramcindoecalder.bsky.social (ESRI), @streckernm.bsky.social (UCD) and myself. See details below

IPEW 2026 is in the planning. Consider applying! Keynote by James R. Hines, Jr. (UMichigan)

We invite early career economists and PhD students to submit their extended abstracts or research papers for consideration for the Irish Postgraduate and Early Career Economics (IPECE) Workshop 2026. See more: buff.ly/ceq1k8U

Thanks to streckernm.bsky.social from @ucddublin.bsky.social for joining us in @maynoothuniversity.ie for a fantastic seminar on "Falling tariffs: implications of globalization-induced tariff reductions on firms, workers, and tax revenues" #SeminarSeries2025 buff.ly/JFbOawo

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The day after Budget Day 2026 started with an interview with BBC NI’s Good Morning Ulster and will end with a UCD Econ alumni & staff reunion at @isweconomics.bsky.social’s post-budget analysis tonight @mueconomics.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie. #economicsfun @ucddublin.bsky.social

We are delighted to host the fifth annual ISWE Post Budget Analysis Event which will take place in 2.31 MUSSI Seminar Room, Iontas Building on Wednesday 8th of October @ 5:30pm. The event is free to attend but registration is required and places are limited. Register here: buff.ly/98fLmkc

Looking forward to taking part in ISWE’s post-budget analysis this year. 8 October at 5:30pm in Maynooth.

Another fantastic Irish Public Economics Workshop concluded yesterday. From Profit Shifting to Lobbying and Corruption to Resilience and Behavioral Responses, the program of 20 papers covered the full field of public finance in front of over 40 attendees.

📣Looking forward to the 2nd Irish Public Economics Workshop on 1-2 Sept 2025. 20 highly relevant papers, a policy discussion on how researchers can help shape and support policy, and keynote by @dinapomeranz.bsky.social. To attend: buytickets.at/irishpublice.... For more info: publiceconomics.ie

Very interesting to talk trade on @rteradio1.bsky.social Drivetime tonight — especially with the threat of 50% Trump tariffs on EU imports from June 1. I'd rather be an economist and comment than be a policymaker most weeks! But especially this week! @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Full house, sharp insights, & lively discussion with @streckernm.bsky.social & Alan de Bromhead about “Shamrocks & Sledgehammers: Ireland in the Crossfire of Trump’s Trade War”. And 2x thanks to the students for the smart ?s @ucddublin.bsky.social @rethink-gsc.bsky.social @skatteforsk.bsky.social

Full house, sharp insights, and lively discussion @ Tariff Talk today -- “Shamrocks & Sledgehammers: Ireland in the Crossfire of Trump’s Trade War” Big thanks to Alan de Bromhead and Ron Davies for helping unpack global trade tensions with clarity and punch. @ucddublin.bsky.social

We're extending the deadline for submissions to the 2nd Irish Public Economics Workshop by a week until Monday 21st April. Details in the thread below

More tariffs means more talking about the impact of tariffs! This time with my brilliant colleagues Alan de Bromhead and Ron Davies. @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdtl.bsky.social @ucdresearch.bsky.social

Made it into Breakfast TV yesterday. Ireland AM. Serious topic for 7:30am. @ucddublin.bsky.social

To round out the day, I made it on the BBC (NI ed)! Asked about the impact of the Trump tariffs 2.0 on Irish dairy and drinks producers. They will feel the impact most. Labor-intensive sectors with no tariff safeguarding and ready American substitutes. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... (iPlayer only)

Happy to have had my thoughts on the impact of the Trump tariffs 2.0 on Ireland considered this piece in La Croix. la-croix.com/economie/dro... Reads well in French! @ucddublin.bsky.social

Joined the Pat Kenny show on @newstalkfm.bsky.social yesterday for a discussion on the impact of the Trump tariffs 2.0 on Ireland, the EU's next steps, and multinationals' investment. With @scottlucas.bsky.social and Bertie Ahern. link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGxmuO2QhSoO

Had a lovely time at UC Dublin! Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and the comments! Special thanks to my host @streckernm.bsky.social also for the fun and the great chat (48 hours away from my flooded apartment was also a plus 😅)

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After last year's super successful event, @public-econ-ie.bsky.social and @centralbankireland.bsky.social are joining up to host IPEW this September! Keynote by @dinapomeranz.bsky.social and panel discussion on supporting public policy through research!

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I am very happy to share that I have been promoted to Professor of Economics at UCD. It has been quite a journey, and I'm deeply grateful to family, friends, colleagues, and mentors who provided invaluable support over many years. I'll pay forward for sure. #firstgen

I am grateful to Geary Institute/UCD and @benelsner.bsky.social for inviting me for a wonderful week to beautiful Dublin. I met a lot of great people here, including @stefanmueller.bsky.social @streckernm.bsky.social @kevindenny.bsky.social @martatalevi.bsky.social and many more!

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