Courses / Module

• Use growth theory to identify the principal factors responsible for output and employment growth in the Irish economy with particular reference to the Celtic Tiger period.
• Appraise the conduct of fiscal policy in Ireland, drawing on the historical record and international experience.
• Explain the role of the exchange rate and exchange rate policy in an open economy with reference to the Irish experience from the sterling link to adoption of the euro.
• Identify the salient characteristics of the Irish labour market, how these have evolved and their implications for economic policy.
• Discuss the origins of the current economic slump and the policy options available to ameliorate its effects and shorten its duration.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how membership of the EU and of EMU has shaped Ireland’s economic performance.

• 24 lecture hours, 12 Assignment hours, 44 Private Study hours.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): 50% continuous assessment consisting of two essays. Students may submit a third essay and have the lowest mark dropped. This module may not be repeated externally.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: No late essays will be graded.

• Any continuous assessment mark will be carried over.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes

• EC102 or equivalent

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