STORRE Collection: Electronic copies of Economics newspaper/magazine articles. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/23437 Electronic copies of Economics newspaper/magazine articles. 2026-10-03T23:23:24Z Climate change: efficiency labels really do encourage less energy use - but there's a better way of using them http://hdl.handle.net/1893/34463 Title: Climate change: efficiency labels really do encourage less energy use - but there's a better way of using them Author(s): Comerford, David Abstract: First paragraph: Reducing our energy use has rarely been so pressing. And one way we can do this is choosing the most energy efficient option when it’s time to buy new appliances or move house. 2022-05-26T00:00:00Z Northern Ireland protocol row could damage good faith needed for post-Brexit trade deals http://hdl.handle.net/1893/34434 Title: Northern Ireland protocol row could damage good faith needed for post-Brexit trade deals Author(s): Comerford, David Abstract: First paragraph: The European Union is taking legal action against the UK once again, after the government announced a bill altering the post-Brexit agreement that deals with trade between Northern Ireland, the rest of Britain, and the EU. The Northern Ireland protocol has been a driver of economic and political tension since it was decided as part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement. 2022-06-21T00:00:00Z Will booking an Airbnb help Ukraine? Why people make counterproductive decisions about charity http://hdl.handle.net/1893/34147 Title: Will booking an Airbnb help Ukraine? Why people make counterproductive decisions about charity Author(s): Comerford, David Abstract: First paragraph: As the war in Ukraine continues, many people are wondering what they can do to make a difference. Some are booking accommodation in Ukraine on Airbnb as a means to transfer money and goodwill. Others are donating household goods to refugee camps. Some are even volunteering to fight. 2022-03-10T00:00:00Z Vaccines are necessary, but not sufficient without better healthcare and ventilation http://hdl.handle.net/1893/33901 Title: Vaccines are necessary, but not sufficient without better healthcare and ventilation Author(s): Sas, Willem Abstract: First paragraph: A high vaccination rate is the foundation of any pandemic policy, but further protection is still needed. From an economic perspective, that protection comes from more investment in healthcare and air quality, which now seem essential complements to vaccines and face masks. 2021-12-09T00:00:00Z