Author: Kennedy, Kieran A.
Brand: Routledge
Edition: 1
Number Of Pages: 316
Release Date: 06-10-1988
Details: Product Description 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. Review `...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 Synopsis 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, as well as the experience of Northern Ireland which remained part of the United Kingdom. It discusses Ireland's unique population trends, the efforts by the Republic to develop agriculture and industry under government protection, the return to free trade and entry to the EEC, and the economic crisis of the 1980s. It assesses the factors which encouraged and inhibited economic development, and concludes with an appraisal of the country's present state and future prospects.
EAN: 9780415026512
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Note: Name of previous owner written on fly-leaf, otherwise an unread copy.
Item Condition: UsedLikeNew