Understanding Globalisation
Students will define globalisation and examine its economic, political, and social dimensions. The topic evaluates how global trade and multinational corporations impact the Irish economy.
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Students will define globalisation and examine its economic, political, and social dimensions. The topic evaluates how global trade and multinational corporations impact the Irish economy.
Key Questions
- What is globalisation?
- How does economic globalisation affect the Irish economy?
- Who are the primary beneficiaries of global trade?
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