A comparison of the most recent macroeconomic performance of the Irish economy compared to your home economy (or another economy of your choice), a comparison of the thrust of macroeconomic policy and an analysis of the progress made towards achieving a specific macroeconomic objective in the two countries.
All businesses operate within the wider economy, both domestic and international, and are affected by movements, both in the macro-economy and in various sectors of the economy. Business professionals must therefore understand the operation of the overall economy and the interactions which take place between different economic variables and stimuli.
The assignment is designed to allow students to acquire an understanding of the key developments in the wider economy, including its international dimension, and to understand the link between macroeconomic policy and performance and the business sector.
An aim of the module is to train students to think analytically and critically about the impact of Government policy on the macroeconomic environment and on the business sector. This will:
Emphasis is placed on economic analysis rather than description.
Part a (60 marks)
A comparison of the most recent performance of the Irish economy compared to your home economy (or another economy of your choice) using the key indicators used to measure progress towards the achievement of macroeconomic objectives and a number of other indicators; and
Part b (40 marks)
A comparison of the nature and success of macroeconomic policy and the progress made in achieving a specific macroeconomic objective in the two countries. The ‘specific objective’ may be the same in the two economies but not necessarily so.
Part a (60 marks)
Your assignment should:
Part b (40 marks)
Your assignment should:
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