ECN 2543 Economics and Society of Ireland

Three hours (On Campus)

On-location study of major economic and social issues facing Ireland, and by extension the European Union. Using primary text, The Economics of European Integration, students gain understanding of topics such as distribution of wealth and income, unemployment, economic and monetary union, common markets, cultural identity, and conditions for balanced growth. Other texts and class activities apply theories and insights to the Irish situation. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement of the Core Curriculum.

Offered on campus Fall semester, Irish Studies Program