Professor Alan Ahearne, was an economic adviser to the Irish Government during the 2008 financial crisis and has recently been appointed as an adviser to the Government in response to the COVID crisis. During this event he will discuss:

- How the shock to the economy of the COVID-19 crisis compares with the global financial crisis in 2008, and how the Government response differs
- How SMEs can respond to the current shock to survive and prosper.
- What opportunities may emerge from the crisis that SMEs can tap into

In this talk, Prof Ahearne will focus on SMEs in times of economic crisis and learnings from the previous crisis for SME survival and recovery. Alan will offer insights into potential avenues of opportunity for SMEs to explore as they seek to survive and grow. The event will be of interest to SMEs, industry associations, policymakers and academics. The online event will take place on Wednesday, 2nd September at 12 noon and is free and open to the public.

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