Ireland leads the euro area in four out of six metrics analysed by UBS, relating mainly to added productivity from a growing population
(Source The Irish Times 10th April 2018)
Ireland and France are best placed to maintain fast growth after the current euro-area economic upswing runs it course, according to UBS economists.
The researchers looked at the region’s demographics, productivity and investments and came up with a ranking that captures long-term growth prospects for 10 of the region’s larger economies. They assume Europe will have to boost investment to compensate for its shrinking working population.