246. Ireland Transformed: From Banning Condoms to Exporting Viagra
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Ireland's Economic Renaissance
This chapter explores Ireland's remarkable economic transformation after joining the European Union in 1973, fueled by significant American investment in technology and multinational firms. It examines the rise of the Celtic Tiger, critiques the implications of inflated GDP figures, and highlights the unexpected growth in local industries and high-tech manufacturing amid shifting global dynamics.
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