Why Is Ireland Not Considered A "Truly Rich" Country?
The Last Word with Matt Cooper · 2025-08-19
Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich".
Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news.
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