Political culture, political independence and economic success in IrelandFootnote¹

Earlier versions of this paper were read by Geoff Roberts and Rona Fitzgerald. I would also like to thank Andy Bielenberg and Steve McCarthy for discussing specific aspects of it with me. I alone am responsible for content and interpretation.

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