ECO 240 - Ireland's Public Sector

Institution:

Lehigh University

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Description:

This course focuses on public sector programs-and the method used to finance them-in Ireland and compares their structure to that found in both the United States and other countries of Western Europe. Topics include: the policy of neutrality and military (peace-keeping) operations, environmental protection, social welfare programs, health care, education at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels, and key infrastructure areas such as urban planning and transportation systems. Special attention is devoted to how membership in the European Union has impacted the evolution of these programs in Ireland. Prerequisite: ECO 1. (Offered only through Lehigh in Ireland Study Abroad Program). (SS)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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