Our recording from today’s discussion. Many thanks to Professor Joe Haslam for taking the time. *Tip: Try the HD version. Joe haslam: 1. Ireland is small open economy v Spain a large closed  economy Joe haslam: 2. I live in Madrid and although I travel to other places, Madrid is not Spain. Joe haslam: 3. I look more at qualitative trends than quantitative ones. Joe haslam: 4. Who I work most closely with is people trying to start a business Joe haslam: 5. Civil Service is good, but regional administration and politicians less so. Joe haslam: 6. Spain not very open … Continue reading Southern Europe – Why it is like Ireland and why it is not.