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Following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1922, Ireland embraced nationalistic policies. Why did the country choose this path?
Following its independence from the United Kingdom in 1922, Ireland embraced nationalistic policies. Why did the country choose this path?
- To establish a strong military
- To strengthen diplomatic ties
- To attract foreign investments
- To promote cultural preservation (correct)
How did economic and political reforms in the early 1980s help Ireland achieve its current economic growth trajectory?
How did economic and political reforms in the early 1980s help Ireland achieve its current economic growth trajectory?
- By increasing taxes on foreign investments
- By reducing government intervention in the economy (correct)
- By nationalizing key industries
- By implementing protectionist trade policies
Many U.S. tech companies have invested in Ireland.
Many U.S. tech companies have invested in Ireland.
- Due to Ireland's high import tariffs
- Due to Ireland's low corporate tax rates (correct)
- Due to Ireland's strict regulations on foreign investments
- Due to Ireland's strong labor unions
What are the learning objectives of Chapter 2?
What are the learning objectives of Chapter 2?
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Ireland's Independence and Economic Growth
- Ireland gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1922 and subsequently adopted nationalistic policies.
- In the early 1980s, Ireland implemented economic and political reforms that contributed to its current economic growth trajectory.
- The country's economic growth can be attributed, in part, to investments from many U.S. tech companies.
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