What did Ireland do in the 1990s that drew corporations to move their factories and headquarters there?
a) It slashed its corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 12.5 percent.
b) It lowered its income tax rate by 50 percent.
Consider This: The change led to an Irish GDP of around 120 percent of the EU average. See 15.7: Narrative: Tiger by the Tail.
c) It exempted any corporations moving to Ireland from paying tax on their first €1 billion.
Consider This: The change led to an Irish GDP of around 120 percent of the EU average. See 15.7: Narrative: Tiger by the Tail.
d) It decided to stay outside of the European Union entirely, which meant corporations in Ireland would not have to follow any EU regulations.
Consider This: The change led to an Irish GDP of around 120 percent of the EU average. See 15.7: Narrative: Tiger by the Tail.
a) It slashed its corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 12.5 percent.
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