The Economic and Social Review, Vol. 13, No. 4, 1982
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/68546
2024-03-29T05:51:40ZExchange-rates - real and monetary factors
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/68711
Exchange-rates - real and monetary factors
Purvis, Dd
Precis: In this paper we explore several alternative models of the exchange rate which highlight the role played by real and monetary factors in exchange rate determination, and the short-and long-run effects of exchange rate changes on real output. In the first model, attention is focused on the role of purchasing power parity (PPP) with flexible prices and a variable real exchange rate. The second model introduces sticky prices and replaces PPP with interest rate parity as the key short-run link to the international economy. The third model introduces a multi-sector production structure and explores the implications of Marshallian dynamics whereby capital stocks adjust only slowly. Finally, some conclusions about the role of stabilisation policy are offered.
1982-01-01T00:00:00ZSocial group homogamy in marriage in ireland
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/68710
Social group homogamy in marriage in ireland
Ohiggins, K
Precis: The extent of homogamy in Irish marriages, using a relatively simple unitary indicator of status, namely social group, is examined here. Because of the limitations imposed by the data used ? national statistics ? some time is taken to discuss the problems involved in the classification of occupations, particularly female occupations, both in general and in Ireland. The data suggest, however, that homogamy, based on social group, does operate. The relative importance of birthplace, education, propinquity and social origin were not considered at this stage.
1982-01-01T00:00:00ZThe distribution and redistribution of income in the republic-of-ireland
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/68709
The distribution and redistribution of income in the republic-of-ireland
Oconnell, Pj
Precis: This study analyses the pattern of taxes paid and benefits received by a sample of households in 1973, classified both according to income range and to household composition. The study compares the distribution of direct income with the distribution of final income, after all taxes (both direct and indirect) have been paid, and benefits (both in cash and in kind) have been received, and analyses the redistributive effects of each individual tax and benefit administered by the state.
1982-01-01T00:00:00ZA bayesian look at consumption
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/68708
A bayesian look at consumption
Honohan, P
Precis: This paper assesses various possible explanations for savings behaviour in Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s. Attempts to discriminate between these rival hypotheses have been hampered by multicollinearity. This problem is tackled here by the addition of prior information along Bayesian lines, using the "contract curve" framework recently suggested by Leamer.
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