The Flexible Developmental State: Globalization, Information Technology, and the “Celtic Tiger”

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Authors

Seán Ó Riain · Advisory Board Company (United States)

Abstract

In the late 20th century Ireland underwent a dramatic economic transformation based on the growing strength of its information technology indutries. This article discusses Ireland's development strategies, in particular focussing on the Irish software industry.

Topics & Keywords

Irish and British Studies Local Government Finance and Decentralization European Monetary and Fiscal Policies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: Politics & Society

Volume 28, Issue 2, pp. 157-193

DOI: 10.1177/0032329200028002002

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