愛爾蘭共和國

愛爾蘭可以說是近年來歐盟經濟增長最快的國家。但等等,這個評價先緩緩,因為這很大一部分原因來自於跨國公司的營收。愛爾蘭為了吸引跨國公司投資,設置低稅率環境,成功吸引全球前十大藥廠、蘋果電腦、Facebook等企業進駐。這些企業的確在愛爾蘭當地創造非常多就業機會,但左手進右手出的營收也讓愛爾蘭的GDP過度膨脹,造就最後我們看到的「虛胖」增長率。也因此,當已經貴得莫名其妙的都柏林物價(高於歐盟平均25%)碰上2022年全球通膨,愛爾蘭的物價也來到近40年高點,民生受到影響。不過雖然營收左手進右手出,愛爾蘭政府預估2023年也還是會有預算盈餘,所以正在規劃增加一系列社會福利,幫助愛爾蘭人民度過這一個經濟寒冬。
看2022Year Founded: 1922
The Republic of Ireland is a member of the European Union located in Northern Europe, bordering the Northern Ireland territory of the UK. It is one of the world's most developed countries with its GDP per capita and Human Development Index ranking top three globally. Disputes along the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have escalated since Brexit was enacted. Even though the UK eventually decided not to build a physical border wall, the conflict is ongoing regarding “unification of Ireland.” With great enthusiasm for cultural preservation, revitalization of the Irish language is the largest and longest-lasting movement in Europe.