Browsing Policy Research Series by Author "Russell, Helen"
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Family Formation in Ireland Trends, Data Needs and Implications: Report to Family Affairs Unit, Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs
Fahey, Tony; Russell, Helen (ESRIDublin, 2001)This study provides an overview of existing knowledge regarding the family in Ireland today. It focuses in particular on three major issues: the long-term decline in fertility, the growth and pattern of lone parenthood and ... -
Non-Cash Benefits and Poverty in Ireland
Nolan, Brian; Russell, Helen (ESRIDublin, 2001)This paper addresses the question of whether Non-Cash benefits significantly affect the estimated poverty rates. It carefully considers how the benefits could be measured and concluded that there is relatively little change ... -
The Economics and Marketing of Tobacco: An Overview of the Existing Published Evidence
Layte, Richard; Russell, Helen; McCoy, Selina (ESRIDublin, 2002)Smoking is the largest cause of serious illness and premature death in Ireland accounting for approximately 7,000 deaths annually. Irish people spent ?1.9 billion on tobacco in 2000 - more than on petrol, electricity, coal, ... -
Work-Poor Households: The Welfare Implications of Changing Household Employment Patterns
Russell, Helen; Layte, Richard; Maitre, Bertrand; O'Connell, Philip J.; Whelan, Christopher T (ESRIDublin, 2004)