Learning Outcome

• Evaluate concepts and theories relevant to key economic and social policy issues.
• Use relevant economic principles and economic interpretation to critically discuss Irish and European economic and social policy issues.
• Analyze the different forms of government intervention in the economy, its justification, and its instruments.
• Analyze the economic implications of Ireland as a small open economy.

Assessment Description

You are required to review current policy measures in a chosen area and suggest a potential new policy measure in the area which would positively enhance the economy or society. You are expected to use data where possible and examine, quantitatively or qualitatively, the implications of your chosen policy measure.