The Economic Development of Ireland in the Twentieth Century

by Giblin; Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780415026512
• ISBN10: 0415026512
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1988-06-10
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. xii
Editor's Introduction	p. xv
Notes	p. xxiv
Introduction	p. 1
The State of the Economy at Independence	p. 3
The Course of the Irish Economy since Independence	p. 31
From Free Trade to Protection, 1922-46	p. 33
Outward Re-Orientation, 1947-72	p. 55
Oil and Troubled Waters, 1973-87	p. 75
Northern Ireland, 1920-87	p. 95
The Economic Growth Record since Independence	p. 117
Key Issues in Irish Economic Development	p. 137
Population and Labour Force	p. 139
Capital Resources and Investment	p. 159
Foreign Trade	p. 178
Agriculture	p. 202
Manufacturing	p. 227
Notes	p. 250
Overall Assessment	p. 251
Select Bibliography	p. 271
Index	p. 279
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