Can economics help us understand why the Irish Famine was so severe? What explains Ireland’s long economic boom of the eighteenth century? Why did the North and South develop differently? Is Ireland ‘rich’?
CEPH‘s new free Continuous Professional Development course, The Development of the Irish Economy, will answer these and other questions about Ireland’s unlikely path to economic development. The course explores how various pressures and policies have shaped the development of the Irish economy over the last three centuries, highlighting the different external and internal forces that influence the Irish economy, the role played by policy, and the successes and failures across over three centuries of history. And it highlights important common themes over that long time span, relevant to understanding the Irish economy today.
| Format: | 2 live sessions (online)
6 pre-recorded sessions (online) |
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| Duration: | 14th October 2024 – 12th December 2024 |
| Schedule: | Session 1 & 2 content: Monday 14th October 2024
Live Session: Thursday 24th October, 4pm Session 3 content: Monday 4th November Session 4 content: Monday 11th November Session 5 content: Monday 18th November Session 6 content: Monday 25th November Session 7 content: Monday 2nd December Concluding live session: Thursday 12th December, 4pm |
| Assessment: | Weekly Multiple Choice Questionnaires |
| Course fee: | Free |
| Closing date for registration: | Registration is now closed, please contact us to pre-register for the Spring 2025 course: cephoutreach@tcd.ie |
Course Highlights:
- Cutting-edge research: Led by Prof. Ronan Lyons, the course is supported by the latest and best Irish economic history research.
- All-Ireland academic expertise: Featuring contributions from academic experts from across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- No prior knowledge necessary, this is an accessible history of Ireland, tailored for a general audience.
- Accessible: The course will be entirely online, and can be taken at the participants own schedule.
- ‘The Development of the Irish Economy’ is supported by the Higher Education Authority and is completely free.
Course Contributors:
Áine Doran (UU)
Barra Roantree (TCD)
Chris Colvin (QUB)
David Jordan (QUB)
Frank Barry (TCD)
Graham Brownlow (QUB)
John Turner (QUB)
Martina Lawless (ESRI)
Patrick Walsh (TCD)
Learning Outcomes:
Having completed this course, the participant will:
- Have a robust understanding of Irish economic history from the eighteenth century to the present day
- Be able to explain the mechanisms and system by which the Irish economy evolved during this period
- Appreciate the role of a number of case studies in the development of the Irish economy.
Who is this course for?
If you have ever wondered why Ireland is the way it is today, this is the course for you. Perfect for economists, civil servants, educators, and those in public service, it explores the key events, policies, and economic shifts that have shaped Ireland today. Participants will gain valuable insights into the forces behind Ireland’s development, enhancing their understanding of how past decisions influence current economic challenges and opportunities. Whether for professional growth or personal interest, this course offers a comprehensive look at Ireland’s economic journey.
How will the course be delivered?
The course begins and ends with a live session, and six ‘offline’ sessions which include pre-recorded material hosted on Trinity College Dublin’s Blackboard platform. The pre-recorded material will be made available on a weekly basis.
The penultimate week will be a chance for reflection and consolidation, allowing participants to catch up on course content they may have missed before the closing live session.
Each ‘offline’ session features three or four pre-recorded pieces by Ronan Lyons, and two Research in Focus contributions by our guest speakers. Each session is approximately one hour long.
How will I be assessed?
Each ‘offline’ week of content will include a multiple-choice question (MCQ) quiz, which will form the basis for assessment. Successful completion of the six MCQs is required to receive a certificate of course completion.
If you would like to find out more, please email cephoutreach@tcd.ie.
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