Globalisation and Multinational Companies (MNCs)
Economics · 6th Year · The Global Economy and International Trade · 3.º Período

Globalisation and Multinational Companies (MNCs)

Assessing the impact of globalisation and foreign direct investment (FDI) on the Irish economy and employment.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLeaving Certificate Economics LO 4.5Leaving Certificate Economics LO 4.6

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Assessing the impact of globalisation and foreign direct investment (FDI) on the Irish economy and employment.

Key Questions

  1. What attracts MNCs to set up operations in Ireland?
  2. How does globalisation impact local Irish businesses?
  3. What are the economic vulnerabilities associated with high FDI?

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