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The death of the Celtic tiger is not an extinction event to trouble naturalists. There was, in fact nothing natural about this tiger, if it ever really existed. The 'Irish Economic miracle' was built on good oldfashioned subsidies (from the European Union) and the simple fact that until the 1980s Ireland was by the standards of the developed world so economically backward that the only way was up. And as it began to catch up to European and American averages, the Irish economy could boast some seemingly remarkable statistics. These lured in investors, the Irish deregulated and all but abandoned financial oversight, and a great Irish financial ceilidh began. It would last for a decade.When the global financial crash of 2008 arrived it struck Ireland harder than anywhere even Iceland looked like a model of rectitude compared to the fiasco that stretched from Cork to Dublin. There was an avalanche of statistics as toxic as the propertybased assets that lay beneath many of themAnd under all this rubble lay the corpse of the Celtic Tiger. How Ireland managed to achieve such a spectacular implosion is a stunning story of corruption, carelessness and venality, told with passion and fury by one of Ireland's most respected journalists and commentators.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Ship of Fools: How Stupidity and Corruption Sank the Celtic Tiger'? A: The book examines the collapse of the Irish economy, known as the Celtic Tiger, focusing on themes of stupidity, corruption, and financial mismanagement that contributed to its downfall.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Fintan O'Toole, a respected journalist and commentator known for his insights into Irish society and politics.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 2, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ship of Fools' have? A: The book has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book provides a critical analysis of the Irish economy and is suitable for those studying economics, political science, or Irish history.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been pre-owned but remains in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: Does the book include any statistics or data? A: Yes, the book includes various statistics related to the Irish economy and the events leading up to the financial crash.
- Q: Can this book help understand the financial crisis in Ireland? A: Absolutely, it provides a detailed narrative of the factors that led to the financial crisis, making it a valuable resource for understanding that period.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Ship of Fools: How Stupidity and Corruption Sank the Celtic Tiger'.