The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century
1st Edition
Published on 6. October 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
316 pages
978-0-415-02651-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
`...a timely and concise study of certain key themes in modern Irish economic development, and it is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Ireland's economic history during the last two years.' - The Economic History Review`This book is both a useful textbook and work of reference and a stimulating essay on the Irish economy. I strongly recommend it' - Mary Daly, Irish Historical Studies
`...a timely and concise study of certain key themes in modern Irish economic development, and it is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Ireland's economic history during the last 20 years.' - The Economic History Review
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-02651-2 (9780415026512)
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Thomas Giblin | Kieran Kennedy | Deirdre McHugh
The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century
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The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century
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Thomas Giblin | Kieran Kennedy | Deirdre McHugh
The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century
E-Book
01/2013
Routledge
€89.99
Available for download
Persons
Deirdre McHugh, Thomas Giblin, Kieran Kennedy
Content
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, 1922-46 3. Outward Re-orientation, 1947-72 4. Oil and Troubled Waters, 1973-87 5. Northern Ireland, 1920-87 6. The Economic Growth Record Since Independence Part Three: Key Issues in Irish Economic Development 7. Population and Labour Force 8. Capital Resources and Investment 9. Foreign Trade 10. Agriculture 11. Manufacturing 12. Overall Assessment