He has produced an economic analysis of inequality and deprivation in this country. After the economic collapse in 2008, austerity was imposed on those least able to bear it. “If economic inequality is not fully contextualised, explained and understood then there are real dangers that the cost, as in the past, will primarily be borne by those who can least carry it. Ogle’s economic analysis, compiled with Dr Conor McCabe, looks sound but is challenged on this week’s Irish Examiner podcast where he and Coffey engage in a fascinating debate on equality in this country. Hungry Bellies Are Not Equal To Full Bellies – Exploring Inequality and Deprivation in Ireland – unitetheunion.org

Source: Irish Examiner March 04, 2021 17:26 UTC