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`I believe that next to good Religious education, a sound knowledge of Political Economy would tend as much to tranquilize this country, if not more, than any other branch of knowledge that can be taught in schools.' - Cork Schools Inspector, 1853 In a nineteenth century Ireland that was divided socially, economically, politically and denominationally, consensus was sought in the new discipline of political economy, which claimed to be scientifically impartial and to transcend all divisions. The authors explore the ideological mission of political economy, and the

Economics. --- Economics - Ireland - History - 19th century. --- Economics --- Business & Economics --- Economic Theory --- History --- Study and teaching (Higher) --- Economic theory --- Political economy --- Social sciences --- Economic man --- Ireland --- 19th century --- Economics - Study and teaching (Higher) - Ireland - History - 19th century.