The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century - 9781138416970

Name: The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century - 9781138416970
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This book examines Irish economic development in the twentieth century compared with other European countries. It traces the Republic's economoy from its separation from Britain in the early 1920s through to the present day. > This book examines Irish economic development in the twentieth century compared with other European countries. It traces the growth of the Republic's economy from its separation from Britain in the early 1920s through to the present. It assesses the factors which encouraged and inhibited economic development, and concludes with an appraisal of the country's present state and future prospects. > Part One: Introduction 1. The State of the Economy at Independence Part Two: The Course of the Irish Economy Since Independence 2. From Free Trade to Protection, 1922\u201346 3. Outward Re-orientation, 1947\u201372 4. Oil and Troubled Waters, 1973\u201387 5. Northern Ireland, 1920\u201387 6. The Economic Growth Record Since Independence Part Three: Key Issues in Iy