To give the student an overview of modern Irish economic history. To allow students develop a broad knowledge of the development of key industries. To introduce the student to government macroeconomic and industrial policy and the impact of external institutions on government policy.To investigate the role of state organisations and institutions in economic policy and activity in Ireland.To allow students to gain an insight into the experience of industries operating in Ireland.To gain an appreciation of the impact of the macroeconomic environment and government strategy on business practice.
The Economic War, Emergency and economic stagnation of the 1950s
Protectionism. Import substitution. Indigenous industries, agriculture and agribusiness. Semi-state sector. Emigration and unemployment.
Recovery and joining the EEC
US Marshall plan. Encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI). Changing demographics. The impact of EEC membership. The development of outward looking strategy. Structural change. Social change. 1980s economy in crisis
Rise and Fall of the Celtic Tiger
Opening the economy and growing links to US trade and investment. Social Partnership and wage bargaining. Export led economy. Globalisation. Changing demographics. The growth of financial services. Financial crisis global and local. Recession & governement strategy
Future Challenges
The global macroeconomic environment. Current Irish industrial policy. Irish macroeconomic environment. Industrial structures and growth industries. Barriers to change.
Industry Overview
An overview of the factors that affected the development and evolution of key industries in Ireland. Agribusiness, Technology, Media, Life sciences, Financial Services, Tourism
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |