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Abstract

In 1988, The Economist described Ireland as ''the poorest of the rich'', while comparing the island republic with its European counterparts. Barely a decade later the magazine called it ''Europe''s shining light''. Ireland changed the global perception about its economy when, in 1999, its per capita GDP of 23,410 euros surpassed that of Britain''s 22,760 euros. Ireland also ranked ninth in per capita output, among the industrial nations, up from 22nd in 1993. This case study introduces its readers to the ''Irish Economic Miracle'' and enables a discussion on the factors responsible for it and the challenges that question the sustainability of this miracle.
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Abstract

In 1988, The Economist described Ireland as ''the poorest of the rich'', while comparing the island republic with its European counterparts. Barely a decade later the magazine called it ''Europe''s shining light''. Ireland changed the global perception about its economy when, in 1999, its per capita GDP of 23,410 euros surpassed that of Britain''s 22,760 euros. Ireland also ranked ninth in per capita output, among the industrial nations, up from 22nd in 1993. This case study introduces its readers to the ''Irish Economic Miracle'' and enables a discussion on the factors responsible for it and the challenges that question the sustainability of this miracle.

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