20 Years Since the Celtic Tiger: Why the Irish Banking System is Still Broken

The David McWilliams Podcast by David McWilliams

Aug 20, 202635:15News & Politics

August 2006 marked the beginning of the end for the Celtic Tiger, but the legacy of that crash continues to stifle the Irish economy today. We explore how the refinancing game collapsed, why Irish banks have become safe...

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