GRI Debate: What will Britain’s economy look like after Brexit?
In June, Britain voted to leave the European Union after decades of membership. The political consequences were immediately apparent, with a new Prime Minister stepping up to the plate to navigate Britain’s future in murky waters. But more long-reaching will be the economic consequences. In this debate, GRI asked two of its top analysts to analyze what that economic future might look like.
The case for why Britain’s economy is in trouble
Etienne Desjardins presents why, due to a variety of problems ranging from loss of access to the European Single Market to financial firms and banks leaving London, the outlook for Britain is bleak.
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The case for why Britain will, against expectations, profit from Brexit
Rayhan Chouglay presents why, despite a common perception that Britain will suffer from Brexit, the country actually has an opportunity to not only survive, but to thrive.
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