Macroeconomics: An Irish and European Perspective

New examination of macroeconomics with particular emphasis on Irish and European economic issues. * Introduces the principles of macroeconomic theory and policy in a clear and concise way with particular emphasis on small, open economies. * Discusses the origins of the current 'Great Recession', the Troika agreement and the sustainability of Ireland's national debt. * Outlines alternative short- and long-run economic models and demonstrates how to use these models in evaluating today's economic issues. * Provides students with an evaluation of the long-run economic performance of the Irish economy, looking at the factors that led to the present crisis and the policies that will help us emerge from it. * Ireland's experience as a member of the euro area and the prospects for the euro area in light of the current crisis. Written For: Macroeconomics at undergraduate level in universities and Institutes of Technology Macroeconomics modules at postgraduate level