Quarterly Economic Commentary

About the Quarterly Economic Commentary

The Quarterly Economic Commentary is concerned with the analysis of current economic trends and the provision of macro-economic forecasts for the current and following year. Forecasts in the QEC are of a short-term nature (usually between one and two years ahead). The QEC is widely accepted as impartial and is an essential tool for business. Since it was first published in 1968 it has become a standard reference for Government Departments, policy-makers, universities, etc. Its main sections include:

• Forecast National Accounts
• The International Economy
• The Domestic Economy
• General Assessment
• Special articles and policy discussion forums are also included in some issues.

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The ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary (QEC) is the essential reference on the Irish economy.  In addition to macroeconomic forecasts with detailed discussions and analysis of trends, the Quarterly now contains specially written articles on topics of current interest.

The annual subscription to the QEC will cost €350, including VAT and postage, and subscribers also receive the Medium Term Review (MTR) which is published every two years.  To subscribe and pay online please click subscribe online, or alternatively please download the Subscription Form below and return it with the subscription fee.

ESRI Members and QEC Subscribers can access the full text of the Quarterly Economic Commentary online as soon as it is published. For further information contact us on membership@esri.ie.

A single copy of the QEC can be purchased for €95. Please contact the ESRI on 01 8632000 or email membership@esri.ie.

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