http://hdl.handle.net/2262/9202 2013-05-12T21:17:17Z 2013-05-12T21:17:17Z McCarthy, M. D. Duncan, G. A. Whitaker, T. K. Lynch, Patrick http://hdl.handle.net/2262/8078 2010-06-03T15:55:36Z 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Symposium on national income and social accounts Author: McCarthy, M. D.; Duncan, G. A.; Whitaker, T. K.; Lynch, Patrick Abstract: The series of tables and notes which form the kernel of this contribution to the Society's symposium on National Income are designed as an appendix to the recent White Paper,1 which contained the official estimates of National Income and Expenditure for 1938 and 1944-50. In order to make comparison easy and to avoid the repetition of many definitions already given in the White Paper, the various items in the accounts have in the Notes been related to the data given in that document. Description: Read before the Society, 25 January 1952

1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Eason, J. C. M. Coyne, E. J. Mortished, R. J. P. Henderson, R. Johnston, Joseph McElhinney, John http://hdl.handle.net/2262/8001 2010-06-03T15:55:36Z 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Symposium on social security Author: Eason, J. C. M.; Coyne, E. J.; Mortished, R. J. P.; Henderson, R.; Johnston, Joseph; McElhinney, John Abstract: When I was asked to make some comments upon the White Paper entitled “Social Security” no indication was given as to the particular aspect with which I was expected to deal. The paper is of importance because it summarises in orderly fashion the present position of the work being done by the Welfare Departments. So far as it contains recommendations they appear mainly to be in the direction of increased benefits and the departmental method of dealing with their administration without introducing any radically new departure from the precedents already established. It is well arranged and clear and comprehensive. Description: Read before the Society, 2 December 1949

1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Eason, J. C. M. http://hdl.handle.net/2262/5659 2010-06-03T15:55:50Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Analysis showing the objects of expenditure and sources of revenue of Éire during financial years 1929/30, 1939/40 and 1945/46 Author: Eason, J. C. M. Abstract: This paper presents the details of the 1945/46 Finance Accounts, and incorporates the Tables which appeared in the last paper read before the Society on the 23rd May, 1941. The basis of classification is put in the foreground instead of being an appendix; it is regarded, as of first importance in connection with this analysis. Description: Read on Wednesday, 30th April, 1947

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Mortished, R. J. P. http://hdl.handle.net/2262/5601 2010-06-03T15:55:39Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Industrial Relations Act, 1946 Author: Mortished, R. J. P. Abstract: The Industrial Relations Act, which was introduced and enacted last year with the general approval of both employers' and workers' organizations and of all parties in the Oireachtas, is not a very lengthy measure, but it is very comprehensive and it makes some important changes in the role of the State in industrial relations in this country. I shall try in this paper to give a brief exposition of the provisions of the Act and then to make some comparisons between our new legislation and practice and those of certain other countries. I shall not try to discuss every detail of the Act; in particular, I shall not deal at all with Part VII of the Act, which is transitional and temporary and could not be treated at all adequately here without risking a distortion of the general picture. It will, of course, be understood that I am not speaking as Chairman of the Labour Court and do not profess to give an official or authoritative interpretation of the intentions or effect of the Act. Description: Read on Thursday, 20th March, 1947

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Holmes, Denis http://hdl.handle.net/2262/5599 2010-06-03T15:55:48Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The function of marketing research in the distributive system Author: Holmes, Denis Abstract: Marketing research may be said to perform the same function in the economic system as the reconnaissance patrol performs in military manoeuvres. Its main purpose is to discover, as far in advance as possible, what are the intentions and probable future actions of "the enemy", who is, in this case, the general public. Our main concern is with the usages of commercial marketing research; but the possibilities of employing the methods described for the solution of other economic and social problems will be apparent. Marketing research is still very largely in the pioneering stage, and it is not possible as yet to forecast where its boundaries will be drawn. Description: Read on Thursday, 7th November, 1946

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Kidney, William C. http://hdl.handle.net/2262/5460 2010-06-03T15:55:48Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Tuberculosis: a social survey Author: Kidney, William C. Abstract: Tuberculosis is essentially a disease of civilization, which dates back to the earliest days of history. We see five great historical facts about the disease, (i) its antiquity, (ii) its recognition as a separate disease, (iii) its relation to type of diathesis, (iv) its infectivity and social danger and finally (v) the discovery of the cause. It is the social aspect or environment of the disease, which concerns us in this paper. Description: Read on Thursday, 27th February, 1947

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Kennedy, Henry http://hdl.handle.net/2262/5459 2010-06-03T15:55:48Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Our dairying and cattle industries Author: Kennedy, Henry Abstract: In this country, of the 11.6 million acres of agricultural land, before the war about 10 millions were under grass. While in the future the cultivated area may not sink to the 1939 level, there is no doubt that in the future, as in the past, grassland will be the main feature of our agriculture. It is not necessary to stress the importance of its efficient exploitation. Because of climatic conditions there are few countries so favourable to high output from pastures. A comparison with New Zealand is of importance because of the enormous development in that country in the production of livestock products during the 20 years before the recent war. Description: Read on Thursday, 15th May, 1947

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnston, Joseph http://hdl.handle.net/2262/3697 2010-06-03T15:55:35Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: An economic basis for an Irish rural civilisation Author: Johnston, Joseph Abstract: The general argument of this paper is that if we would establish a suitable economic basis for a worth-while Irish rural civilisation we must have, not only co-operation of farmers living in their scattered homesteads, but large-scale co-operative farming units dotted all over the country, and, wherever possible, making use of the mansions and estates that were formerly associated with Anglo-Irish landlordism. Description: Read before the Society, 27 November 1947

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Menton, Brendan http://hdl.handle.net/2262/3695 2010-06-03T15:55:35Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Theories of adjustment of the balance of payments under fixed exchanges Author: Menton, Brendan Abstract: Any system of stable exchange rates is one in which the quantity of money in each country is determined primarily by the balance of payments. Discrepancies in the balance of payments may be settled temporarily by movements of gold or by changes in the balance of international short-term indebtedness, but to eliminate discrepancies caused by secular changes and secure real adjustment the domestic money supply must be adjusted. The traditional classical theory of this adjustment process was the only explanation of the mechanism of re-equilibrium until the recent studies carried out by Harrod and Whale, who applied the Keynesian theory of employment to international trade problems. Harrod's theory2 is merely a development of the classical, but Whale's analysis of the working of the pre-1914 gold standard has given an alternative explanation of the mechanism of re-equilibrium. These various theories of the mechanism of adjustment of the balance of international payments will be examined in turn and an attempt will be made to determine the validity of Whale's theory, which has been found to fit better the known facts of the working of the pre-1914 gold standard, in the new setting of the fixed exchange relationship between Ireland and Great Britain within the sterling area. Description: Read before the Society, 19 February 1948

1948-01-01T00:00:00Z Williams, B. R. http://hdl.handle.net/2262/3694 2010-06-03T15:55:35Z 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Excess demand and investment in the United Kingdom Author: Williams, B. R. Abstract: By excess demand I mean the current excess of private disposable income, after the deduction of voluntary saving, over the target- figure for the supply of consumption goods at current prices, and that piled-up demand for war-time arrears of semi-durable goods and maintenanceof equipment which is backed by savings in liquid form. Description: Read before the Society, 23 April 1948

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