Ireland and the Global Question

by Michael J. O'Sullivan

Overview

Ireland has been rated the number one place to live because it successfully combines the most desirable elements of a modern society-the world's fourth highest GDP per person and low unemployment-with the preservation of certain cozy elements of the old, such as stable family and community life.

Michael J. O'Sullivan presents the globalization of Ireland in a context of international trends in economics, international relations, and politics. His multi-disciplinary approach uncovers many of the weaknesses that lie behind the complacent and clichéd view of the Celtic Tiger. In examining Ireland's great leap forward from a developing to a postindustrial economy, O'Sullivan offers valuable lessons to other countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815631064
Publisher:	Syracuse University Press
Publication date:	07/28/2006
Series:	Irish Studies
Pages:	215
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Michael J. O'Sullivan appears weekly on major business stations such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and on the BBC World Service radio. He has written op-ed articles in international newspapers including the Wall Street Journal Europe. Michael O'Sullivan was educated at UCC and Bailliol College, Oxford, and has taught economics at Princeton University. He currently works in the City of London.

What People are Saying About This

Angel Gurría

Enriched with an historical perspective. . . . Issues such as strong institutions, 'conducive' business environment and regulations, sound macroeconomic policies, openness to trade and investment and a well-educated population all contribute to a nation being able to capitalize on the globalization process. [A] thoughtful analysis. (Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary General)