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The flexible developmental state: globalization, information technology and the "Celtic Tiger"

O Riain, Prof. Sean (2000) The flexible developmental state: globalization, information technology and the "Celtic Tiger". Politics and Society, 28 (2). pp. 157-193.

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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.

Keywords:Information Technology; Economic Development; Ireland - Economic Policy; Celtic Tiger;
Subjects:Social Sciences > Sociology
ID Code:222
Deposited By:Prof. Sean O Riain
Deposited On:20 Jun 2005
Journal or Publication Title:Politics and Society
Publisher:Sage Publications
Refereed:Yes

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