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Richard Baldwin comments that Ireland’s unique economic position has a notable impact on statistical readings for the broader eurozone. According to Baldwin, the country’s dominance in global ICT services means that even a single quarter of GDP decline in Ireland, with a population of just 5 million, can weigh on the entire eurozone’s data.
Baldwin has previously explained that tariffs on imports act as a sales tax for U.S. consumers. In another recent analysis, he stated that efforts by Washington and Brussels to address deindustrialisation often miss the main economic causes. His recent comments add to ongoing discussion of external factors influencing regional economic statistics.