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Michael McMahon
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Macro Prof @UniofOxford @OxfordEconDept & @StHughsCollege. @CEPR_org. Irish. Former Council member @fiscalcouncil.
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jul 5, 2023
    A bit of personal news… the Minister has appointed me as Chair of @fiscalcouncil in an acting capacity while the Govt undertake a full appointment procedure. It’s an honour to do it, especially at such an interesting & important time for fiscal policy. gov.ie/en/press-relea….
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    Appointment of Acting Chair to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
    The duration of the appointment is for a four-year period
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jun 17, 2021
    RIP to my colleague, fellow Irishman, and office neighbour Peter Neary. A kind giant of economics. Always had huge passion & enthusiasm for ideas and intellectual rigour. You will be sorely missed by so many. Thoughts are with his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jan 18, 2021
    On Friday the world became a darker place for my family - my dad called to say that my eldest sister had died suddenly and unexpectedly. She was so smart, so young, had such a passion for life, her family and friends, her work, and for travel. RIP Ciara. We love you xxx (1/N)
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    Michael McMahon
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    Feb 10, 2022
    Was very excited to join @EvanHD in the studio for @BBCRadio4 The Bottom Line on inflation (airs tonight). For last 20 years, Evan has consistently been one of the important media people bridging economics to a wider audience. My grin shows my excitement. Thanks for having me.
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    Michael McMahon
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    Dec 31, 2021
    Anyone else get excited when they find economics departments (or, for me, central banks) in places they are visiting? Just me as a saddo then!
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jul 11, 2023
    I was willing to do whatever it takes to get this picture @nberpubs
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    Michael McMahon
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    Apr 21, 2019
    Shameless self-promotion: apparently I’m deficit-friendly. I would be more nuanced - not all deficits are bad, some deficits are good and even some surpluses can be bad. But I’ve been told that that is less catchy. There’s a reason I’m not a journalist. m.independent.ie/business/irish…
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jan 26, 2021
    My sister, who tragically passed away very recently, features in a documentary tonight on Irish tv discussing her work. It will be tough to watch for me but I will do so with enormous pride for someone who operated at the top of her chosen field. @EcoEye @RTEOne
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    EPA Ireland
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    Jan 26, 2021
    How much radiation is dangerous? Tonight's @EcoEye (@RTEOne 7pm) explores radiation exposure in Ireland. The late Dr Ciara McMahon features in this episode. Ciara had a long and distinguished career in radiological and environmental protection. She is sorely missed.
    A photo of Dr Ciara McMahon.
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jan 19, 2022
    Macro for 1st year undergrads @OxfordEconDept is back live - just delivered my 1st in-person lecture since Feb 2020. Loved it! Online has its role but in person rules! Here is the glimpse of the issues that students thought were key issues for macroeconomics at the moment:
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    Michael McMahon
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    May 18, 2023
    Early morning (6:30) to late night (22:00) - long days in academia are made that bit nicer when this is a regular view. I am yet to tire of this view @UniofOxford @OxfordEconDept
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    Michael McMahon
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    Mar 12, 2021
    When an economist has to choose beers to toast the end of term... though at 12%, maybe these are suboptimal! 😳🍺
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jan 16, 2024
    So proud that 3 years after her untimely death, funds to help renovate science labs in her name in her old school in Zimbabwe have given rise to this!
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    Michael McMahon
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    Nov 17, 2020
    My favourite student email so far this term: "I am really enjoying your lectures so far! I find this surprising (and a bit confusing) because I haven’t really enjoyed macroeconomics as a subject in the past." I obviously apologised for potentially making macro interesting.
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    Michael McMahon
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    Jan 2, 2022
    Excited to announce that @cepr RPN on central bank communication is launching a monthly online seminar. Full details, including registration links, to follow but mark the first date in your diary. We kick off with Prof Alan Blinder on Jan 14 at 15.00 UK / 16:00 CET / 10.00 EST.