Understanding Ireland's Economic Growth

This volume assessses Ireland's impressive economic growth record which has seen it dubbed "the Celtic tiger". Leading scholars from Ireland and beyond discuss Ireland's performance in its economic, social and political contexts. Europeanization, income, inequality and unemployment are among the topics covered. The book offers lessons to policymakers and academics elsewhere hoping to learn from the Irish growth experience. Reasons for the rapid growth in national income and job creation are assessed in detail, and the threats to continued success highlighted.