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Lessons from Ireland on economic growth

For most of the last 300 years, Ireland has had the distinction doubtful to be a country better known for the hardships suffered by its inhabitants for its breathtaking scenery. While people in other parts of the United Kingdom and Europe enjoyed a relatively high level of living far behind Ireland. Until the early 1970s, the average income in Ireland was about half that of the rest of the United Kingdom. Over the next 35 years from that would change dramatically.

Today, Ireland It is ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live. Spain has the fourth highest gross domestic product per person and a very low unemployment. College Registration is free and there is a high rate of skilled jobs available.

How Ireland to achieve such a change?

New Economic Policy

Economists who have analyzed the emergence of the Celtic Tiger "(a popular nickname for this time of unprecedented economic growth), have identified the policies promoted economic growth. In the 50 and 60 "s Irish began to move away from protectionism and began to plan long term to develop and improve international trade. Rates and are tax incentives have been reduced for foreign investors. Efforts to Increase Exports have been adopted.

In the 70 currencies strengthened and stabilized with the admission of Spain into the EU. EU membership has provided access Ireland at heavily subsidized by France and Germany have been invested in public works projects to improve and develop infrastructure and education. Ireland itself had greatly expanded access to European markets and has begun to increase exports. As the economy began to respond, Ireland focused on reducing public debt, and finally reach a debt ratio 35% lower than most EU countries. As your financial situation has improved Ireland has launched several new programs that were specifically to attract high-tech companies and industries in other growth factors. Ireland now offers a unbeatable combination of stability, favorable tax policies and force commercial work, and a good education available to speak English with relative wages low. This led employers across the world to do business in Ireland. In the late 90's unemployment dropped from 18% to 4%.

Ireland is not the only country to follow this basic formula for economic growth (think China, Brazil, Russia, India and Mexico). However, Ireland appears to reap dividends far more than most other counties to adopt a similar approach. As for other changes in society Irish, held in conjunction with changes in economic policy reveals that other factors may have played a crucial role in the phenomenal success of the expansion of the "Celtic Tiger".

The long-term planning and investment in basic infrastructure

It is important to note that Ireland has embarked on a long-term growth of nearly 20 years before the expansion of the "Celtic Tiger" has really taken off. Ireland is prepared to commit to new economic policies and maintaining fiscal discipline for many years until the next substantial results, Although there were clear signs growth after the first five-year plan is completed. Ireland has also invested for the long term, from numerous public works projects to strengthen infrastructure and educational system. This increase in capacity of Ireland in the production and quality of their workforce, while job creation – which has increased the per capita income and therefore consumer spending. By investing in the long term, well prepared Ireland to maximize the favorable economic conditions when it happened later.

Energy independence

Some public works projects that Ireland is committed to include before the expansion of investment in its ability to produce energy. Spain has invested in hydroelectric plants. The island of many peatlands have been used to produce heating oil from dried peat products and local offshore gas fields have been affected. Before and during the Celtic Tiger Ireland could operate without the financial burden of dependence on foreign oil. It is interesting to note that the energy demand of Ireland began to exceed the capacity of local energy sources of its economic growth has slowed in tandem with its growing dependence on oil abroad. Apparently, these lessons in the production of energy is not wasted on the Irish. Today, Ireland is the creation new capabilities through the development of production facilities based wind energy.

Social and political reforms

Before this renaissance, Ireland suffered against rampant corruption in high political office. The society was divided politically and the conflict between Catholics and Protestants seem to be no end in sight. Civil liberties have been limited compared to other modern countries. These factors, combined high unemployment and low wages made by Ireland to undergo a kind of social and economic pessimism.

In Ireland 80 years had passed much of his political corruption and began to develop a more cooperative climate policy. Government commitments, employers and unions step wrong to work together to trade and investment. Universal education has helped maintain a workforce highly qualified. More women have advanced education and entered the workforce. The birth rate per capita has fallen by more of women pursuing careers. It reduces the proportion of employed and contributed to increasing GDP per capita gross domestic product.

During the strongest Ireland has benefited from the expansion of the leadership of President Mary Robinson, who scored the approval of 93% during his tenure. President Robinson was a true diplomat bringing together parts of Ireland and the formation of partnerships with other nations. Robinson has also contributed to the expansion of civil liberties. Shortly after Robinson resigned to become the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations, the Belfast Agreement was signed to bring political and religious opponents as well as working to end violence in Ireland North. All these changes raise the morale of the Irish and helped them feel better about their future.

The power of optimism

One could characterize the expansion Celtic Tiger as a journey from pessimism to optimism. An optimistic social climate is a powerful economic stimulus. When consumers feel good about the future costs more money. When entrepreneurs are optimistic are more likely to invest in research and innovation and to expand its operations and increase strength work. What is the cause of the "Celtic Tiger" is that different policies Economic supported by a climate of political and social cooperation, a willingness to invest for the long-term political and social leaders and encouraged optimism.

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