EPISODE · Jul 23, 2024 · 37 MIN
Ireland's Population Boom: Opportunity or Crisis?
from The David McWilliams Podcast
The Central Statistics Office predicts Ireland's population could surge to 7.5 million by 2057, mostly due to inward migration. What could this mean for Ireland's future? Are we already at maximum capacity as it is? We argue for boosting local industries to match the high productivity of multinationals, crafting a vibrant and resilient economy for the future. We kick off by examining the recent Microsoft outage, exposing the fragility of our hyper-connected global economy. Without a strategic economic plan to harness Ireland's impending growth, we risk social and economic upheaval.Pre-order Money: A Story of Humanity Now: https://linktr.ee/moneydavidmcwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Central Statistics Office predicts Ireland's population could surge to 7.5 million by 2057, mostly due to inward migration. What could this mean for Ireland's future? Are we already at maximum capacity as it is? We argue for boosting local industries to match the high productivity of multinationals, crafting a vibrant and resilient economy for the future. We kick off by examining the recent Microsoft outage, exposing the fragility of our hyper-connected global economy. Without a strategic economic plan to harness Ireland's impending growth, we risk social and economic upheaval.Pre-order Money: A Story of Humanity Now: https://linktr.ee/moneydavidmcwilliams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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