Macroeconomics
Macroeconomic research aims to improve understanding of economic growth, the property market and the relationship between the macroeconomy and the financial sector. A major feature of macroeconomic research at the ESRI is the development and maintenance of a suite of economic models, including COSMO (COreStructuralMOdel).
The Irish economy entered 2025 robustly with a strong labour market. However, the trend towards deglobalisation and protectionist trade policy is likely to affect the Irish economy adversely.
The report discusses the development of a model for the Northern Ireland economy and how it can be used to produce economic forecasts and to examine the potential impacts of economic policies and shocks.
The ESRI has produced several economic forecasts, including the Quarterly Economic Commentaries, Ireland's Economic Outlook and the Medium-Term Reviews.
This research explores the challenges and opportunities facing SMEs, particularly in areas such as innovation, financing, and digitisation.
This research examines how international trade influences economic growth, employment, and productivity. It also evaluates trade policies, trade flows, and the effects of geopolitical events like Brexit.
