Could an Icelandic Approach Work in Ireland’s Economy?

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Professor TOTI MATTIESSEN joins Ger Leddin to discuss the recovery of the Icelandic economy. Professor Mattiessen also publicises his forthcoming coming talk in Dublin.

We hear how the Icelanders dealt with their economic recovery by sending their banks into receivership. They contrast the Irish economic situation with the Icelandic response.

Professor Mattiessen makes some observations on the Irish economy and suggests a different approach may work better.

Duration: 06'16" DATE: October 24, 2013
Interviewer:Ger Leddin
Producer:Ger Leddin
Interviewee:Toti Mattiessen
Themes:Global Issues with a Local Focus
Keywords:icelandic economy, professor mattiessen,
LocationIceland, Ireland Time Period:2013
Type:Sound Language:English
Creator:Near FM Publisher:Near FM
Identifier:NEARFM_20131024_NST_002
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