Where is Ireland’s place in the Global Financial Crisis? This question will be addressed at UCC on February 16th and 23rd when the School of Economics will host two evening sessions explaining the origins of the current Irish economic crisis.
Since 2008 Ireland has experienced a cocktail of events unparalleled in its nearly one hundred year history. This generation is living through an unemployment crisis, currency crisis and a public finance crisis all at the same time. Ironically, these crises come on the back of the most rapid increase in living standards ever recorded. How could the Celtic Tiger turn into Ireland’s greatest crisis to date? “These talks are ideal for anyone with an interest in learning why the words Celtic Tiger have been replaced by the IMF Bailout in our national dialogue!” explains Robbie Butler, Course Leader. The talks are designed to allow people, with no prior training in economics, to understand why Ireland remains deep in economic crisis.
“An understanding of Ireland’s economy has never been more important” says Robbie. Over the course of the two evenings participants will develop an understanding of the origins of Ireland’s current crisis, acquire an ability to explain why the crisis happened and why it continues to impact upon Irish people nearly four years after it began. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to decipher economic commentators’ analysis of the ongoing crisis and critically evaluate potential solutions. This course would also be beneficial for second- and third- level students studying economics or those considering it as a subject.
Course presenters Robbie Butler and David Butler, School of Economics, UCC will present the sessions in a non-technical manner and aim to explain the crisis in layman’s language. No prior knowledge of economics is required.
Course cost for two sessions is €60.00 with limited places available. The sessions will run over two evenings: Thursdays, 16th February, 23rd February, 7.00-8.30pm each evening.
To register please contact: Ms. Siobhan Lavery, Tel: 021-4902574. Email: s.lavery@ucc.ie
