Investor Presentaiton

Convergence story • . The surprise was Ireland's failure to converge post-War Rapid convergence post-1990 because changed failed polices. • Failed to adopt free trade in 1945. EU entry 1973 • Failed to invest in education like rest of Northern Europe Benefitted from globalisation within the EU • FDI - Corporation tax important in 1970s and 1980s • EU Single Market 1993 very important Today Labour Force skills vital. Specialised into tradable goods and services with a high income elasticity of demand

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