The Economy of Ireland

This thirteenth edition of the well-respected and popular textbook The Economy of Ireland tells the story of the Irish economy set in its EU and global context. While the book provides the broad historical context in which to study the Irish economy, it focusses on the last five years, including the recovery from the Great Recession.   The thirteenth edition of The Economy of Ireland: -       contains five new chapters, up-to-date data and in-depth analyses and policy discussions; -       discusses the national situation, as well as focussing on different sectors of the economy; -       provides an excellent illustration of how economics can be applied to public policy and social policy issues; and -       is written by authoritative contributors, including some of the most distinguished economists in Ireland. An essential book for students taking courses in the Economy of Ireland, Irish Economic History, and Ireland in Europe.  John O'Hagan is Emeritus Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Francis O'Toole is Associate Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland 'The Economy of Ireland has been the core text for students of the Irish economy for over forty years and the latest edition will ensure that this continues. More generally, the approach and the issues considered are relevant across many of the EU's smaller countries so the audience will extend beyond Ireland. The integration of macroeconomics, microeconomics, policy and theory in a single volume make this an uniquely enlightening volume.' - Professor Alan Barrett, Director of the Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin  'The Economy of Ireland is the recognised text for students and for anybody who is looking for one authoritative and accessible book on the Irish economy - an invaluable resource and a guide for further reading.' - Professor Mary E. Daly, President of the Royal Irish Academy  'The Economy of Ireland has been the standard undergraduate reference on the Irish economy for decades now, and this latest edition is a worthy addition to the series.' - Professor Kevin O'Rourke, University of Oxford, UK