Home Rule (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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The economics of Ireland’s self-government, explained clearly and without hype. This compact study examines how local self-government in Ireland has worked and what it could mean for a broader Home Rule plan. It presents practical, pull-no-punches analysis rather than rhetoric, helping readers see the costs, benefits, and real-world outcomes.

In this edition, the author investigates the county councils as a living test case. It asks what economic change really looks like when communities govern locally, and what that implies for national politics. The discussion stays focused on finance, administration, and efficiency, using concrete figures and comparisons to illuminate the debate over Ireland’s constitutional future.

• Grounds the Home Rule question in economic reality, not theory.


• Explains how local government reforms have affected taxation, spending, and accountability.


• Quotes a range of contemporary voices to show the spectrum of opinion.


• Offers a clear framework for weighing the benefits and risks of more extensive self-government.

Ideal for readers seeking a factual, historical, and policy-oriented view of Home Rule and its economic dimensions, especially those interested in how local governance shapes national change.

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