This paper examines whether the increased use of macroprudential policies since the global financial crisis has affected the impact of (euro area and foreign) monetary policy on mortgage lending in Ireland and the Netherlands, which are both small open economies in the euro area. Using...

Ireland's economic prospects remain bright, but some clouds are on the horizon. In recent years, rapid economic growth has provided tailwinds for policy efforts aimed at financial sector repair and the restoration of sustainable public finances. Most recently, on top of robust underlying growth,...

Ireland's economic prospects remain bright, but some clouds are on the horizon. In recent years, rapid economic growth has provided tailwinds for policy efforts aimed at financial sector repair and the restoration of sustainable public finances. Most recently, on top of robust underlying growth,...

Ireland's economic rebound is remarkably strong, underpinned by an ongoing successful macroeconomic adjustment and a supportive external environment. In terms of real gross domestic product (GDP), Ireland was the fastest growing economy in the euro area in 2014 and is set to top the euro-area...

Ireland's economic rebound is remarkably strong, underpinned by an ongoing successful macroeconomic adjustment and a supportive external environment. In terms of real gross domestic product (GDP), Ireland was the fastest growing economy in the euro area in 2014 and is set to top the euro-area...

The Irish economy is rebounding strongly yet the legacies of the crisis still call for determined policy efforts in public finances and financial sector repair. Ireland is among the fastest growing economies in the euro area due to the improved economic environment and a successful domestic...

The Irish economy is rebounding strongly yet the legacies of the crisis still call for determined policy efforts in public finances and financial sector repair. Ireland is among the fastest growing economies in the euro area due to the improved economic environment and a successful domestic...