The macroeconomic crisis of 1955-56 was the defining event of post-war Irish economic history. What had been an underperforming economy slid into deep recession for reasons which were poorly understood. The long-term consequences were considerable: the reorientation of economic policy that resulted led to the restructuring and expansion of manufacturing on the basis of tax- and grant-aided foreign direct investment to a degree which today continues to be unparalleled.
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Paper provided by College Dublin, Department of Political Economy- in its series Papers with number
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Length: 31 pages Date of creation: 1998 Date of revision: Handle: RePEc:fth:dublec:98/09
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