@article {1093531,
	title = {A Tale of Two Clusters: The Evolution of Ireland{\textquoteright}s Economic Complexity since 1995},
	journal = {Journal of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland},
	volume = {XLV 2015-16},
	year = {2016},
	pages = {16-66},
	abstract = {This paper characterizes the evolution of the manufacturing and industrial export structure of Ireland since 1995 within the framework of Economic Complexity and the Product Space. We observe a high level of specialisation in Ireland{\textquoteright}s export structure, coupled with high income per capita as compared to the complexity level of its industrial activities (as captured by its Economic Complexity Index). We identify a dual structure within the economy, with domestic and foreign-owned exporters exhibiting distinct characteristics. In the latter case, we observe a recent consolidation and reduction in complexity level by the foreign-owned high tech pharmaceuticals and electronics sectors, with limited evidence of spill-overs leading to growth of domestic firms in these sectors. This contrasts with a dynamic and growing domestic food and agriculture sector, which is well positioned for continued expansion of Ireland{\textquoteright}s indigenous activities into more complex goods. Finally, we illustrate this framework as a tool for policy-makers by identifying some potential new sectors that share many inputs with Ireland{\textquoteright}s current domestic capability base, and could increase Ireland{\textquoteright}s complexity level for future growth.},
	url = {http://www.tara.tcd.ie/handle/2262/79409},
	author = {Neave O{\textquoteright}Clery}
}
