1. Macroeconomics By: Katie Samu June 15, 2017
Ireland
Macroeconomics
By: Katie Samu
June 15, 2017

2. Assignment
The Location Manager has assigned you to lead the research on the first foreign site location for the international production team. You must present your information and pitch your chosen location. The presentation must detail the economic condition of the country selected with facts and illustrations. You will be expected to highlight why the country is suitable for the international film-shoot, and how it meets the basic criteria given to contrast the USA in the spirit of the script. Also include any risks or recommend areas to consider prior to travel to this country, land or the economic climate and operations.

3. This is Ireland (Press Arrow)
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This is Ireland (Press Arrow)

4. Geography
Location: Western Europe, occupying five-sixths of the island of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain.
Mostly flat to rolling interior plain
Surrounded by rugged hills and low mountains; sea cliffs on the west coast
Fun Fact: it is slightly larger than West Virginia

5. Climate Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current
Mild winters, cool summers; consistently humid; overcast about half the time.
Though weather is unpredictable, it can rain at anytime, but prolong periods of rain are rare.
Rainfall is the heaviest westward, facing slopes of the hills. The east is much drier.

6. Government Structure Parliamentary System Liberal Democracy
Unitary State
Parliamentary Republic

7. Currency
Euro
1 Euro = 1.11 USD

8. GDP (Trend) 238 Billion USD Represents 0.46% of the world economy
Record low 1.94 Billion USD in 1960

9. Real GDP Trend
7.8% Annual Change

10. Per Capita GDP 65,249.70 USD Equivalent to 517% of the worlds average
Averaged 30, from

11. Wealth Distribution in the population
Housing and net financial assets was estimated by the Central Bank at € 626 billion, or € 135,078 per capita
Household debt stood at €158 billion.
31 % of households where the age of the reference person was under 35 were classed as credit constrained

12. Enemies
Korea
Britain - Once enemies, now allies

13. Labor Force Agriculture > Male: 12%
Employment Rate > Adults: 57.8%
Expense > Current: Billion
Standard Week > 39 hours
Occupation > Agriculture 8%, Industry 29%, Services 64%
Minimum Wage: $8.65 hourly
Unemployment Rate: 13.7%

14. Inflation Rate (Trend)
Prices increased 0.2% in May 2017 after increasing 0.9% in April 2017.
Lowest inflation since December 2016
Costs rose slower involving transportation, restaurants, and hotels.
inflation rate averaged 4.69% from
all time high 23.15% in October 1981
record low -6.56% in October 2009

15. Infrastructure Sustainable energy sector
The coastline has an abundance of renewable energy
Going to be made to benefit the economy
National transport investment over 10-years, has made rapid improvements in Ireland's road and motorway network
Promotes sustainable national and employment growth
Ireland’s rail network has the youngest inter city fleet in Europe.
Service capacity and reliability have also much improved and passenger demand has responded, averaging a 4% per annum growth.

16. Main Exports Organic chemicals: $27.6 billion (21.5%)
Pharmaceuticals: US$31.8 billion (24.9% of total exports)
Organic chemicals: $27.6 billion (21.5%)
Optical, technical, medical apparatus: $13.1 billion (10.3%)
Electrical machinery, equipment: $9.8 billion (7.6%)
Perfumes, cosmetics: $8.6 billion (6.7%)
Machinery including computers: $7.2 billion (5.6%)
Aircraft, spacecraft: $3.8 billion (2.9%)
Other chemical goods: $3.4 billion (2.6%)
Meat: $3.2 billion (2.5%)
Cereal/milk preparations: $2.5 billion (2%)

17. Imports Electrical Machinery and Components 16% Fuel 15%
Motor Vehicles 10%
Food 10%
Medical 9%
Note: European Union accounts for 60% of total imports

18. Other Population Demographics
Population: 4,952,473 (July 2016)
0-14 years: 21.51% (male 544,506/female 520,934)
15-24 years: 11.8% (male 297,025/female 287,512)
25-54 years: 43.52% (male 1,082,577/female 1,072,721)
55-64 years: 10.33% (male 256,353/female 255,155)
65 years and over: 12.84% (male 293,577/female 342,113)
Population growth rate: 1.2%
Median first birth age: 29.9
Life expectancy: 78-83years

19. Wrap Up
Filming a movie in Ireland would be one of the best decisions, with amazing scenery and friendly people, beautiful oceans and cliffs, it would be a work of art to use the land for a fantasy or old village-typed-background. The overcast and once-in-awhile peaks of sunshine could expand something beautiful and drastic in one take. There’s castles and tons of sightseeing, the people are expressive and welcoming to their land, Ireland has a lot to offer.

20. References
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Ireland
(Published: 2017, March 15th) This is Ireland (Retrieved: 2017, June 15th)
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Geography
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) GDP Growth Rate
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) GDP Trend
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) GDP Per Capita
(Retrieved: (2017, June 15th) Wealth
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Enemies html
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Labor Forces
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Inflation
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Infrastructure
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Exports
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Imports
(Retrieved: 2017, June 15th) Demographics