Barra Roantree

Barra Roantree

Assistant Professor in Economics and Programme Director of the MSc in Economic Policy

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Taxation

Published in The Economy of Ireland: Policy Making in a Global Context, 2025

Abstract

The Economy of Ireland considers the evolution of the Irish economy over time; the policy priorities for a small regional economy in the eurozone; the role of the state in policy making; taxation and regulatory policy; and the challenge of sustainable development. This provides a framework for analysing policy issues at a national level, including the Irish labour market and migration, inequality and poverty, and the care economy. The book then considers issues at a sectoral level, from agriculture and trade to the education and health sectors.

Recommended citation: B. Roantree. "Taxation". in J. O Hagan, F. O Toole and C. Whelan (eds), The Economy of Ireland: Policy Making in a Global Context. Bloomsbury Publishing: London. 2025.
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IFS Reports

Selected reports and observations I’ve co-authored published by the IFS.

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teaching

ECU33091 Econometrics A

Undergraduate course, Trinity College Dublin, 2022

This module provides an introduction to the theory and methods of modern econometrics: a set of techniques and methods to answer economic questions with data. It begins by reviewing and extending the core concepts of probability and statistics covered in the senior freshman year. Following this, students are guided through the fundamental principles of econometrics and working through to more advanced topics as the module progresses. The module provides a balance between core theoretical material and an extensive applied component which aims to develop student’s practical skills necessary to conduct independent applied research.

ECU2201 Economy of Ireland A

Undergraduate course, Trinity College Dublin, 2025

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the Irish economy and public policy-making; show how various pressures and policies have shaped the development of the Irish economy; economically interpret and evaluate public policy making in Ireland and elsewhere; and, facilitate the use of clear and concise English that is required for understanding economics and policy-making.