Joe Gill: Tech infrastructure key to boosting Ireland’s standing

The Bank of England governor Mark Carney gave an illuminating speech in Liverpool last week.

Joe Gill: Tech infrastructure key to boosting Ireland’s standing

Addressing a number of mega themes related to the global economy he outlined a series of long-term data points which underline the challenges and opportunities facing the international economy.

Some of these findings will surprise those who believe society is going backwards. For instance, today one billion fewer people live on less than $1.90 (€1.78) per day compared to the 1980s while life expectancy increased by two decades since 1960 and real per capita GDP has risen by two thirds in the same time period.

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