Jim Power
About Jim Power
Jim Power is one of Ireland's leading and best-known economic analysts. He has a wealth of experience in delivering insightful economic analysis, forecasts and commentary to international audiences.
Prior to becoming a self-employed economist, Jim held posts as Chief Economist at Friends First, a subsidiary of insurance multinational Achmea, as Chief Economist for the Bank of Ireland, and as Treasury Economist for Allied Irish Banks. He formed his own company, Jim Power Economics Limited in 2009 and carries out consultancy projects for a range of bodies in both the private and public sectors.
Jim has a Master of Economic Science degree from University College, Dublin. He is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland and has completed the professional exams of that Institute. He is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Love Irish Food, BMW Financial Services and Arboretum Garden Centre.
Jim writes regularly for national newspapers and is a regular contributor to radio and TV debates and discussions. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and industry events and is a member of a speakers bureau, Personallyspeaking.ie.
He has his own successful business, economics and political podcast The Other Hand. Jim teaches on the Executive and Full-Time MBA programme at UCD's Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.
What makes Jim tick?
Jim is passionate about the impact of human behaviour and political events on economic outcomes. He is increasingly involved in political developments around the world and how they impact on the world of economics and business. He is also becoming increasingly focused on ESG issues and how they impact on business and economics.CPD Courses
2025-26 Update: Global Trends
Understand the global trends shaping 2025-26 and how accountants can respond to political, economic, social, and technological disruption.
A Global Economic Uptick
The economic narrative, and many indicators are proving modestly positive. But no business manager can be complacent about the outlook - the pressures are still very real and there are many risks out there.
An Uncertain End to 2022
For accountants and business leaders, the dominant theme of 2022 has been intense uncertainty, and this will continue into 2023.
A Slight Boost for Economic Optimism
In January some of the pessimism about global growth and inflation for 2023 abated and economic prospects started to look a little better...
Cost of Living Issues Dominate Political Agendas
Financial managers are facing intense uncertainty and increasing risk in the current environment.
Economic Outlook for May
The IMF and World Bank 2023 Spring Meetings took place in Washington DC in April, so this bite will focus on the latest figures and forecasts.
Economic Round Up
Overall the global growth outlook remains weak and high interest rates are likely to stay with us for longer than anticipated.
Economic Unrest
The peak of the interest rate cycle is likely to be close, but we are not there yet. Read the latest update on climate change, economic activity, banking, inflation and energy prices.
Everyone Has Their Eyes on the Banks
Memories of the 2008 global financial crisis are returning to haunt us.
Geopolitical Uncertainty on the Rise
The past month has been dominated by geopolitics rather than economics. The Hamas attack on Israel has generated a whole new level of uncertainty and risk.
Global Economic Concerns
Here we have a round-up of the latest global economic concerns including interest rates and inflation, increasing political intervention in markets and the deflating Chinese economy.
Growth, Interest Rates and Inflation
The global economic picture continues to be dominated by rising interest rates, the persistence of underlying inflation, and threats to global growth.
The global economic and political background is intensely uncertain, causing heightened nerves across the world.
Latest Economic Update
The overall picture is still mixed, and the outlook remains very uncertain. Central bankers seem intent on raising interest rates further as inflation is proving stubbornly persistent.
The Outlook for 2023
As we move into 2023, intense uncertainty probably best encapsulates the environment for economies and businesses. The risks to the global economy are significant.