It’s time for some long-term thinking
The economic recovery gives us a chance to do what we have failed to do in the past – implement policies for the long term. We should start with the pensions crisis
Recently, the ESRI said that we actually could have a budget surplus within two years.
They raised the prospect that the economy might be overheating. Last week, the central
Bank said that the economy was not in need of any further stimulation.
Putting money aside for future pensions is a good way to take the heat out of the
economy. When you have it, save it for the rainy day. Or at least ...