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Is GDP the best way to gauge economic growth?

Earlier this week, the EU forecast Irish GDP to grow by 4.9% this year. However many economists disagreed with this. Joe was joined by former Chief economist with Ulster Bank, Simon Barry to debate the best measure of economic growth.

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06.55 16 Feb 2023


Is GDP the best way to gauge economic growth?



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06.55 16 Feb 2023


Earlier this week, the EU forecast Irish GDP to grow by 4.9% this year. However many economists disagreed with this. Joe was joined by former Chief economist with Ulster Bank, Simon Barry to debate the best measure of economic growth.


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