This paper uses the introduction of an exchange rate between Ireland and the UK in 1979 as a natural experiment to shed light on the effects of a common currency on the volume of international trade. No evidence is found from time series or panel regressions that the change of exchange rate...

This paper analyses the potential of discriminatory EU enlargement to influence these trade flows. In particular, we present evidence to suggest that enlargement to include some, but not all, of the CEEC's may have a greater potential for trade diversion with production in the new member states...

This paper focuses on the appropriate measurement of intra-industry trade as indicator of structural adjustment costs. Vertical intra-industry trade is distinguished from horizontal trade on the basis of industrial organisation rather than quality differences. It is argued that existing dynamic...

This paper presents an analysis of the growth and structure of EU-CEE intra-industry trade since the latter commenced their economic transition in the late 1980's. Section 2 outlines the economic rationale for intra-industry trade and its classification into horizontal and vertical two-way...

This paper looks at some aspects of trade and investment relations between the EU and the countries of central and eastern Europe (CEEC). The approach used is based on a model of trade with, and development of, a frontier by a metropolitan economy developed by Ronald Findlay. Findlay’s model...

This article argues that the cost increasing, supply side approach cannot adequately explain the current Irish inflation. It suggests that the correct model is one that is based on excess demand fuelled by continuing economic growth and demand-side shocks, including nominal exchange rate...

Report of a Department of Education commissioned survey of unit costs of first and second level schools in 1990.

Report prepared for the European League for Economic Co-operation