Module Overview

Economy of Ireland

This module is an introduction to the evolution and contemporary features of the Irish economy. This module is aimed at students who have completed an introductory economics course.

Module Code

ECON 2012

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

 

Historical perspective on Irish Economic performance

 

Economic Growth: Celtic Tiger Years to the Current Economic Situation

 

Irish Labour market: Employment and Unemployment Structure and Changes

 

Role of the Government and Irish Taxation Policy

 

Education Policy or Health Policy

Indicative syllabus covered in the module and / or in its discrete elements

n/a

A variety of methods will be used including lectures and use of Brightspace. There will be a mix of formal

teaching, class discussion and problem-solving

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100