In the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, investors and the electorate alike are seeking clarity on a wide range of macro policy issues that will impact the economy and markets in the years ahead. The primary goal of this book is to provide an objective source for investors to learn...

1. Setting the scene, theory and method -- 2. Overview of Ireland's economic development record -- 3. Evaluating standard explanations for the Celtic tiger -- 4. Industrialization by invitation -- 5. Ireland's five internationally competitive sectors -- 6. Innovation by invitation -- 7. Ireland...