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Exciting Changes to MSc in Economic and Financial Risk Analysis degree at Maynooth University
We are pleased to announce exciting new changes to our MSc. in Economic and Financial Risk Analysis programme from September 2015. The revised programme combines high-quality modules in key theoretical and empirical aspects of economics and finance with the practical experience of a work placement. The introduction of a work placement is designed to give our graduates real world experience in the job market and enhance their future employment prospects. Students will have the opportunity to spend at least three months as part of the new programme.
Date: Monday, 11 May 2015
Maynooth University Economics Professor appointed to Government Low Pay Commission
Maynooth University Economics Professor, Professor Donal O'Neill, has been appointed by the Government as labour market expert to the board of the newly formed Low Pay Commission. The Commission is a statutory body that will make annual reports to the Government with advice and reccomendations on the appropriate rate for the National Minimum Wage.
Date: Thursday, 05 March 2015
Maynooth University Finance Professor gives Expert Testimony before Oireachtas Banking Inquiry.
Maynooth University Finance Professor, Professor Gregory Connor, gives expert testimony before the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry. Professor Connor told the Inquiry that ministers should have known the banks were insolvent – and taken more time to let them collapse.
Date: Monday, 02 March 2015
Political Campaign Finance Regulation and the Quality of Democracy
Work by Dr. Tuvana Pastine (Economics, Finance and Accounting Maynooth University) and Dr. Ivan Pastin (Schoold of Economics UCD) examines whether limits on political donations can reduce special interest influence on political decision making.
Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Dr. Fabrice Rousseau appointed Head of Economics, Finance and Accounting Department at Maynooth University
Dr. Fabrice Rousseau has been appointed Head of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Maynooth University.
Date: Friday, 06 February 2015
Waist circumference is most accurate obesity measure
Researchers at Maynooth University have found that Waist Circumference is the most accurate obesity measure, outperforming Body Mass Index and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.
Date: Friday, 13 June 2014
Maynooth University team examines wage flexibility pre and during Recession
Research examining the flexibility of pay in the Irish labour market across various sectors before and during the Great Recession, has revealed dramatic differences pre and post-crisis.
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2014