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2007 ( published just before things went belly up)
The Celtic Tiger caused the Irish economy to roar ahead, but what has it done to Irish society? Some saw the rising tide as having lifted all boats, while others argue that the benefits accrued mostly to those who were already well placed. Some highlight how economic growth raised living standards, while others say it imposed strains on family life, eroded values and communities, and created problems in accessing adequate housing, health care and other services.
So, were we in Ireland living in ‘the best of times’, or did increased prosperity come at (too high) a cost? The purpose of Best of Times? The Social Impact of the Celtic Tiger, which contains a collection of chapters written by some of Ireland’s leading social researchers, was to bring to bear the latest research and empirical evidence to answer these questions. It is aimed at a general audience and seeks to contribute to public debate in Ireland, while at the same time striving for rigorous, evidence-based argument.
The overall judgement offered by the book is positive, though with qualifications. Ireland still had problems: social inequalities were slow to narrow the indignities of poverty and hopelessness, though less widespread than before, are still too common; some public services are poor; and traffic congestion frays the nerves.
But there were a long list of social fundamentals that were stronger today than before the Celtic Tiger arrived. National morale was among the highest in Europe, most people’s economic circumstances had greatly improved...
but then....
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