The fact that we were bottom of the growth league in comparison with our neighbours suggests under-achievement in this interlude. ... This, and signs that the economy is now returning to more modest growth rates, suggest that the Celtic Tiger was making up for lost ground. ... It bears noting, however, that public policy has led to Ireland being one of the only countries in the OECD in which manufacturing's share in output has continued to rise, while it has fallen throughout Europe in recent decades. ... In other words fiscal stabilization was about making up lost ground, not achiev...

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It is also important to note that between 1970 and 1989 Australia's labour productivity grew by an average 1.3% per annum compared to the OECD average of 1.9%. ... Areas that have come under the spotlight include: the introduction of fishing licenses, striker controls on land clearing and a more integrated and environmentally sensitive approach to urban development. ...

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