Competitiveness in the Science-Based Economy – The Irish Experience

Ireland has been the most successful economy in the OECD over the past 10 years. It has achieved a growth rate averaging 7 percent a year since 1990 or 9 percent a year over the past 7 years. This presentation reviews the contributory factors to Ireland's recent economic success, including some unique aspects of Irish development and the special roles of inward investment and of education ...