Module Title |
Irish Economic Analysis
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Module Code |
EF303
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School |
DCUBS
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Anthony Foley | Office Number | Q209 |
Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To develop an understanding of the structure, development, problems and potential of the Irish economy and the economic policies applied to these issues and with a particular reference to Ireland's membership of the EC.
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Learning Outcomes
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To understand and analyse the problems of and the potential solutions, of the Irish economy. Data analysis and project preparation.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Economic Development Overview: Historical background; Policy approaches since independence; Economic growth; Theory and analysis; Structure and performance of Ireland in the context of the European Union and the World Economy.Policy Objectives: Primary policy objectives; Secondary policy objectives; Conflicts and complements; Rationale for government intervention.Public Finances: level and structures of expenditure and taxation; Borrowing and national debt; Taxation policy: economic impact of expenditure and taxation.Demography and Employment: Level and trend in population; Components of change; Age Structure; Population forecasts Regional Patterns of population change; Emigration; Labour force and employment; Participation rates. EU comparisons.Fiscal, Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy: Small open economy; Demand management; Irish fiscal policy; Irish monetary policy; Exchange rate trends and determinants; Balance of payments; EMS; Central bank; Determinants of inflation.Industrial Policy: Sectoral and size pattern of manufacturing; Performance of the Irish economy in output, employment and exports; Direct foreign investment; Indigenous export performance; Industrial policy; Determinants of competitiveness; International services.Agricultural: Structure and performance; Impact of EC policies; Policy towards agriculture.Regional Development: Measurement of disparities; Range of disparities; EU and Irish regional policy.European Community: Consequences of membership; Impact of moves towards greater economic integration.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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O'Hagan, J.W., (ed), The Economy of Ireland, Policy & Performance. IMI, 1991.Foley, A. & Mulreany, M., (eds), The Irish Economy and the Single European Market. IPA 1990.Foley, A., & McAleese, (eds), Overseas Industry in Ireland. Gill & Macmillan, 1991.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BS | Bachelor of Business Studies |
BSI | Business Studies ( with INTRA ) |
BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
EBF | BA in European Business (French) |
EBG | BA in European Business (German) |
EBS | BA in European Business (Spanish) |
EBT | BA in European Business (Trans.Studies) |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
EPL | BA in Economics, Politics and Law |
EPLYA | BA in Economics, Politics and Law |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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