Advertisement

Is the contented class the biggest threat to continued Irish prosperity?

David McWilliams wrote a fascinating blog explaining why he believes too many of us are too content, and it might be stunting economic growth.

Share this article

17.59 6 Mar 2019


Is the contented class the biggest threat to continued Irish prosperity?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.59 6 Mar 2019


It’s always a pleasure to welcome author, economist and broadcaster David McWilliams onto the Hard Shoulder.

And Ivan invited him on because he wrote a fascinating blog explaining why he believes too many of us are too content, and it might be stunting economic growth.


Related Episodes

All-Ireland Buzz: Rivalries, H...

00:23:48

All-Ireland Buzz: Rivalries, History and Hype

Newstalk Daily

00:23:48


Movies and TV: Untamed, My Mom...

00:10:31

Movies and TV: Untamed, My Mom Jayne, Team Players

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:10:31


How families are struggling wi...

00:09:30

How families are struggling with the cost of living - Meghan O’Halloran Reports

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:09:30


Daniel O’Connell’s legacy - 25...

00:14:32

Daniel O’Connell’s legacy - 250 years on

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

00:14:32