{"product_id":"9780717166640","title":"The Economy of Ireland: National and Sectoral Policy Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e An essential book for students of economics as well as economists and policymakers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe twelfth edition of this enduring and popular book surveys all major changes in the Irish economy in the past fifteen years, with particular emphasis on the last five years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this new edition, the authors examine:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe broad historical context to a study of the Irish economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIreland’s hard landing, recovery and prospects for economic growth and employment in the years ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe changing role of the state in policy making and the increasing importance of euro-zone governance and institutions, especially in the monetary area.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaxation in all its dimensions, including the issue of national debt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of competitiveness as a major policy objective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe changing emphasis on quality-of-life indicators and distribution as objectives of policy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of regulation in various areas of the economy and society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy and the environment, in particular the issue of security of supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment, unemployment and migration challenges facing Ireland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence on and policy issues relating to income and wealth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe internationally traded sectors of manufacturing and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of the health and education sectors, the rationale for state intervention and measures of effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of the agri-food sector in terms of production, distribution, and food safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThrough twelve editions, \u003ci\u003eThe Economy of Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e holds an integral place in the literature on Ireland’s economy.","brand":"Gill Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125684519152,"sku":"9780717166640","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780717166640_p0.jpg?v=1763622034","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780717166640","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}