Ireland in 2050
How We Will Be Living
Originally an opinion piece written for a major Irish newspaper, the overwhelming response inspired Stephen to lengthen his original essay. The result is Ireland in 2050, which covers all the major issues that Ireland will have to face in the future.
We all have a stake in Ireland's future. Most of us will probably see the year 2050 - but we don't necessarily act as though we will. As a country, we face serious threats from economic uncertainty, climate change, inequality, energy security and an ageing population - and, contrary to belief, technology won't solve all our problems.
Marriage, work, leisure, travel, climate, housing, inequality, and government are amongst the many areas investigated by economist Stephen Kinsella, as he discusses, through the fictional Murphy family, how we will go about daily life in 2050. Ireland in 2050 asks some truly vital questions and delivers a fascinating and jargon-free account of the kind of Ireland we might like to have in 2050 - and the one we might end up with, if we make the wrong choices now. Reviews
Tom Dowling - tomtdowling.wordpress.com
“Ireland in 2050” is very readable and it’s not filled with graphs or statistics, and I would highly recommend this book to all.
ardsonas.wordpress.com
It’s an enjoyable read. And an interesting exercise. And an important one.
Mark Cahill - consultmark.ie
You do not need to understand economics to get this book...really encourages the reader to think and discuss the following factors which will shape Ireland’s future. This is a book I would highly recommend for those who have an interest in Ireland future, this includes all present and future citizens of Ireland, and maybe those beyond this little island that may consider it a place to do business.
Gerard O'Neill - turbulenceahead.com
The important thing is that the book is a welcome start to what will hopefully be a deeper, wiser and engaging dialogue about our country and its future. And it is especially important that that dialogue is not confined to politicians. Not just because of their corrosive parochialism, and the lack of foresight that it engenders (everywhere), but also because a small country needs to engage smart people from all walks of life in creating a compelling narrative about our future. I believe that Stephen Kinsella's book will play a key part in helping bring that about.
Ina O' Murchu
Everyone Irish should read this book. Stephen's insight into our generation and future path has something in it for everyone. He explains in such a simple manner many concepts that could have been made very difficult to grasp.
About the AuthorStephen Kinsella Stephen is currently Lecturer in Economics at the Kemmy Business School of the University of Limerick, having previously taught at NUI, Galway and the New School for Social Research in New York. Stephen’s academic research focuses on mathematical and experimental economics. Further information
Other books in this Category Redemption Song: Barack Obama, From Hope to Reality€11.99 Updated edition of best-selling Redemption Song: An Irish Reporter Inside the Obama Campaign. For... No Man's Land - Dispatches from the Middle East€14.99 RTE correspondent's examination on the Israeli - Palestine question and the prospect for its... Ireland in the World€25.00 A collection of essays, many of which have not previously appeared in print, on Irish history and... Catherine & Friends€12.99 Story of the investigation and trial of the infamous Nevin murder, told by the Garda superintendent... Get Your Tax Back€9.99 Practical guide to the maze of tax allowances, rates, credits and bands, showing who is eligible... Ireland in the World - Further Reflections€14.99 A collection of essays, many of which have not previously appeared in print, on Irish history and... |