Deirdre McHugh, Thomas Giblin, Kieran Kennedy

`...a timely and concise study of certain key themes in modern Irish economic development, and it is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Ireland's economic history during the last two years.' - The Economic History Review`This book is both a useful textbook and work of reference and a stimulating essay on the Irish economy. I strongly recommend it' - Mary Daly, Irish Historical Studies`...a timely and concise study of certain key themes in modern Irish economic development, and it is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Ireland's economic history during the last 20 years.' - The Economic History Review

• Part One: Introduction 1. The State of the Economy at Independence Part Two: The Course of the Irish Economy Since Independence 2. From Free Trade to Protection, 1922–46 3. Outward Re-orientation, 1947–72 4. Oil and Troubled Waters, 1973–87 5. Northern Ireland, 1920–87 6. The Economic Growth Record Since Independence Part Three: Key Issues in Irish Economic Development 7. Population and Labour Force 8. Capital Resources and Investment 9. Foreign Trade 10. Agriculture 11. Manufacturing 12. Overall Assessment