Written specifically for the Irish student market, this edition is suitable for those taking economics at degree, diploma or certificate level Provides the student reader with a solid theoretical grounding in both micro and macroeconomics Contains two new chapters: Micro Economic Policy Issues in Ireland which examines issues such as Privatisation, Competition and Deregulation; and Economic Growth and the Irish Economy which looks at the phenomenal growth of the 'Celtic Tiger' Current, topical European issues included such as the EMU, the ECB and the Euro New case studies used throughout, which aid students when applying economic theory to real-life situations Includes a complete set of questions at the end of each chapter.