Jim Power

Jim Power is an economist. He has worked for the Bank of Ireland as its Chief Economist, and for Allied Irish Banks as its Treasury Economist.

Ep 1727: Looming US Debt Ceiling crisis an opportunity for rogue Republicans

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon to talk about the global impact if the US Congress fails to suspend or raise the Debt Ceiling before 1st June. Also as Ireland's tax receipts reach record highs what should the government do with the money?

Ep 1690: Irish Economy - 60% of Irish restaurants fear closure

Economist and podcaster Jim Power joins Eamon to talk about the Irish economy and the challenges facing the hospitality sector. Also how stable is our economy and where are the threats?

Ep 1580: While Exchequer finance is still buoyant tech decline remains a threat for Ireland

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about Ireland's economy. Jim Power is co-host of The Other Hand podcast.

Ep 1579: Brexit legacy - will Tory Party hardliners prevent Rishi Sunak delivering a NI Protocol deal?

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns joins Eamon to talk about Brexit, the UK economy and Rishi Sunak's government. Chris also talks about the negative impact of the struggling NHS on the economy. Chris Johns co-hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with economist Jim Power.

Ep 1566: As the Tories stagger on Rishi Sunak misleads the House during his first outing at the Dispatch Box as PM

Economist, commentator and podcaster Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Britain's new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Chris co-hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with economist Jim Power.

Ep 1542: Ireland In Far Better Shape than Britain With Long Winter Ahead

Economist and podcaster, Jim Power, talks to Eamon about the state of Ireland's economy and the impact of the the UK's 'mini-budget'. Also the rumours about trouble ahead for Credit Suisse which has been described as what could be a 'mini-Lehmans' moment..

Ep 1521: Duration of Putin’s War The Governing Factor in Our Economic Crisis

Economist and podcaster Jim Power talks to Eamon about the causes and impact of spiralling energy prices and general inflation of businesses and households.

Ep 1489: Truss-Sunak Leadership Contest - Tory Government Lurches to the Right

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the policies, and their potential impact, of the two contenders for the Tory leadership, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak. Chris Johns hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with Jim Power.

Ep 1474: Brexit - Boris’s Blundering May Trigger A Trade War Nobody Wants

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the impact of Brexit on the UK economy. Also Tory sleaze and Chris Pincher MP's alleged drunken assault of two men at the Carlton Club and his resignation as Tory Deputy Chief Whip. Chris Johns is co-host with Jim Power of "The Other Hand" podcast. In the course of the interview Chris refers to an article by Tom McTeague published in the Atlantic on 20th June '22.

Ep 1466: Cost of Living Crisis - No Way Back To Normal Anytime Soon

Jim Power talks to Eamon about the cost of living crisis. Jim Power is an economist and co-hosts The Other Hand podcast with Chris Johns.

Ep 1461: Comedy Or Tragedy - Will Johnson’s Government Run out of People to Fight!

Economist and commentator Chris Johns talks to Eamon about Liz Truss's legislation introduced to address the NI Protocol and the growing rift with the EU. Also Priti Patel's attempt to send migrants to Rwanda. Chris hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with Jim Power.

Ep 1436: Hunger Will Be A Feature of the Global Economic Crisis

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the crisis in the property rental sector in Ireland, inflation and massive disruption in global supply chains, most particularly in food supply where the worst is yet to come.

Ep 1374: European Central Bank Must Not Panic As World Economy Enters Unchartered Waters

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about inflation and the impact of sanctions on the world economy.

Ep 1317: Covid-19: Return to Normality Essential to Save Small Businesses, the Backbone of the Economy

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the threats to SMEs from Covid-19 uncertainties, what the increased tax intake from the multi-national sector means for Ireland and how Inflation and high interest rates are a major threat to aspiring home owners.

Ep 1281: Covid-19 - The Economic Dangers We Face

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon to talk through the consequences of the latest Covid-19 surge and the new Omicron variant for small and medium size businesses, the availability of workers in the hospitality and retail sectors and how disruption in supply chains can feed inflation. Jim Power is co-author of a new book, Smart Tips for SME's: Understanding the SME Environment In An Irish Context.

Ep 1267: Post Pandemic We May Be Living With A New Normal

Economist Jim Power Considers the unintended and unforeseen consequences of Covid-19.

Ep 1242: Inflation in Post-Brexit Britain Will Spread to Ireland

Chris Johns talks to Eamon about the events of the week in Britain. Chris is an economist and political commentator and hosts his own podcast, The Other Hand, with Jim Power.

Ep 1219: Corporation Tax - Pressure on Ireland’s 12.5% Rate May Be Hard To Resist

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 1194: Boris's Brexit Damaging Britain More than Any Other Country

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon to discuss the impact of Brexit on European trade and how working from home could change our towns and cities for good and bad.

Ep 1174: Ireland’s Corporate Tax Rate - When Janet Met Paschal

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the potential impact of the changes to Corporate Tax rates approved by the G20.

Ep 1097: Europe Must Follow Biden's Lead In Post-Covid Economics

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the supports necessary for small and medium businesses as the Irish economy gets ready to reopen.

Ep 1029: No Good Will Come From Ulster Bank's Departure

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the news that Ulster Bank will leave the Irish market after 160 years.

Ep 1021: Covid-19 - Austerity Not An Option In Post-Pandemic Economy

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 966: Price Hikes, Jobs Losses and Serious Problems for Agri-foods in No Deal Brexit

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of Brexit on Irish business.

Ep 948: The World's Economy in Uncharted Territory

Eamon is joined by Chris Johns and Jim Power to discuss the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the different strategies used by the Irish and UK governments to deal with it.

Ep 922: Covid-19 - The Economy Going Places It's Never Gone Before

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the short term and long term impact of lockdown.

Ep 901: Budget 2021 - Doing Whatever it Takes

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 883: Covid-19 - Facing Economic Waste Land

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 847: Covid-19 – Another Lockdown Would Be Ruinous

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the prospect of another lockdown and the social effects of economic decisions.

Ep 823: Covid-19 – Austerity Not the Answer to Economic Disaster

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on businesses around the country.

Ep 766: When We Get Back to Business, Support Your Local High Street

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about the impact of the coronavirus on small and medium businesses around the country, and their importance to the national economy.

Ep 745: Real Jobs, Real Fear, Real Pain

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 709: Covid-19 - Capitalism's Greatest Challenge

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 686: Europe Must Unite or We Face Catastrophe

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 676: Facing an Economic Wasteland if Governments Fail to Deal with Crisis

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon about how Governments and banks must respond to the current crisis.

Ep 662: Covid-19 Could Lead to Economic Devastation

Economist Jim Power talks to Eamon.

Ep 470: Brexit - Unprecedented chaos in the event of no deal

Economist Jim Power on the consequences of a no deal Brexit for north and south of Ireland.

Ep 354: Winners and losers in the Brexit drama

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon to discuss the implications of Brexit on Irish business. Who are the potential winners and losers?

Ep 319: What will Brexit cost Ireland?

As the vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal approaches, Eamon is joined by economist Jim Power to discuss the possible consequences for the Irish economy.

Ep 237: Brexit – an Irish perspective

Economist Jim Power joins Eamon in the studio to discuss Brexit and the likely effects it will have on Ireland and the Irish economy.

Ep 173: Italian crisis pushes EU to the brink

Eamon is joined in studio by economist Jim Power to discuss the crisis in Italy, how it might affect Ireland the danger it poses to the European Union.

Ep 138: The Donald, the trade war, and the porn star

Eamon is joined by Niall Stanage from Washington, and in studio by economist Jim Power, to discuss Donald Trump's trade war, the effect it may have on the American and world economy, and the ongoing saga involving porn star Stormy Daniels.

Ep 52: NAMA - The Institution that Answers to No One

Jim Power is Chief Economist at Friends First and a columnist at the Irish Examiner. He joins Eamon to talk about NAMA.