http://hdl.handle.net/2262/17340 2013-05-25T05:50:28Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/30328 Title: Towards regional environmental accounts for Ireland Author: Commins, Nicola; Crilly, Niamh; Lyons, Sean; Morgenroth, Edgar; TOL, RICHARD S. J. Abstract: Existing environmental accounts for the Republic of Ireland are at the national level. This is fine for continental and global environmental problems, but information at a finer spatial scale is needed for local environmental problems. Furthermore, the impact of environmental policy may differ across space. We therefore construct regional estimates of the environmental pressures posed by Irish households and the environmental problems faced by them. The basic unit of analysis is the electoral district, and the prime data source is the CSO��_�s Small Area Statistics, a product of the Census. We use the results of classifying regressions of the Household Budget Survey to impute domestic energy use. We use engineering relations to impute transport fuel use, and secondary data on household behaviour to impute waste arisings. We use EPA data on drinking water use and quality per county. The results show marked regional differences. Electricity use and waste arisings are higher in the East and in the cities and towns. Transport fuel use is highest in the commuter belts around the cities and towns. Other energy is relatively uniform. There is no clear pattern in estimated drinking water use, which may be due to data quality. Drinking water quality is poor across much of the country, but different counties suffer from different problems. The regional estimates are constructed using data in the public domain. However, various government agencies hold data that would allow for the construction of more detailed, more accurate, and more extensive regional environmental accounts. 0029-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/30327 Title: Quarterly Economic Commentary, Spring 2009 : [executive summary and summary table] Author: Barrett, Alan; Kearney, Ide; Goggin, Jean; Callan, Tim Description: A print copy of the [full] publication is available at a price of €90.00. The publication will be freely available to download one month after publication (see http://www.esri.ie) 2009-04-28T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/30326 Title: EU Climate Change Policy 2013-2020 : thoughts on property rights and market choices Author: GORECKI, PAUL K.; LYONS, SEAN; TOL, RICHARD S. J. Abstract: Under 2013 to 2020 European Union proposals for CO2 emission reduction, a Member State can transfer to another Member State ‘part’ of their allowed emission allocation in the non-Emission Trading Sector (“ETS”). The paper addresses three questions in relation to these Transfer Emission Units or TEUs. First, what mechanism should be used to facilitate the exchange of TEUs? The preferred mechanism is a uniform price auction, preferably EU-wide. Second, what ‘part’ of the non-ETS emission limit of a Member State should be classed as TEUs – 10%, 20% or no limit? The proportion of the non-ETS emission limit that should be traded should be maximised. Third, who should realise the value of TEUs – the State, existing polluters? The value of TEUs should accrue to the State. 2009-04-27T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/30307 Title: Measuring house price change Author: Duffy, David 2009-04-27T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/30306 Title: Intra- and Extra-Union flexibility in meeting the European Union's emission reduction targets Author: TOL, RICHARD S. J. Abstract: The EU has proposed four flexibility mechanisms for the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the period 2013-2020: (1) the Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS), a permit market between selected companies; (2) trade in non-ETS allotments between Member States; (3) the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to purchase offsets in developing countries; and (4) trade in CDM warrants between Member States. This paper shows that aggregate abatement costs fall as flexibility increases. However, limited flexibility creates rents so that increasing flexibility raises costs in some Member States. Costs are reduced more by the CDM than by non-ETS trade. The CDM warrants market reduces costs by a small amount only; market power is a real issue. However, the warrants market is obsolete in case there is non-ETS trade. The CDM leads to price convergence between the ETS and non-ETS market. There would be one price for carbon in the European Union if the proposed limits on CDM access are relaxed slightly. 0024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/29472 Title: The determinants and effects of training at work : bringing the workplace back in Author: O'Connell, Philip J.; Byrne, Delma Abstract: This paper brings together two research fields: on work-related training and high performance work practices (HPWP), respectively. We estimate models of both the determinants and the impact of training using the NCPP/ESRI Changing Workplace Survey. Our models of the determinants of training confirm previous research: age, education, contract, tenure, and firm size all influence training. Several components of HPWP are associated with a higher probability of training, specifically, general (non-firm-specific) training. Participation in general training is associated with higher earnings, as is involvement in highly participative and consultative working arrangements, and performance reward systems. These patterns of training, and returns to training, are broadly consistent with HPWP approaches and represent a challenge to human capital theory. 2009-04-22T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/29471 Title: Who is paying for regional balance in Ireland? Author: Morgenroth, Edgar 2009-04-20T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/29470 Title: School leavers : how are they faring? Author: Byrne, Delma; McCoy, Selina 2009-04-20T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/29469 Title: Why worry about climate change? Author: TOL, RICHARD S. J. 0021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2262/29468 Title: The behaviour of the Irish economy : insights from the HERMES macro-economic model Author: Bergin, Adele; Conefrey, Thomas; FitzGerald, John; Kearney, Ide 2009-04-02T23:00:00Z