CEP News: Policy Review: Leaving the EU could cost UK more than 2008 financial crisis

Policy Review:
Leaving the EU could cost UK more than 2008 financial crisis

21 May 2014

The Conservative party is committed to holding a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union (EU) in 2017 - and many voters seem keen on having the opportunity to express their opinion. So what would be the consequences of a majority vote in favour of leaving? 'Brexit' is likely to have a significant negative impact on the UK economy, writes Joao Paulo Pessoa.

This article was published online by the Policy Review on May 21, 2014
Link to article here

Related publications
'Brexit or Fixit? The Trade and Welfare Effects of Leaving the European Union', G.I.P. Ottaviano, Joao Paulo Pessoa, Thomas Sampson and John Van Reenen, Centre for Economic Performance Policy Analysis No.16, May 2014
The Costs and Benefits of Leaving the EU, Gianmarco Ottaviano, Joao Paulo Pessoa, Thomas Sampson and John Van Reenen, CEP mimeo/technical paper, May 2014

Related links
Gianmarco Ottaviano webpage
Joao Paulo Pessoa webpage
Thomas Sampson webpage
John Van Reenen webpage
Globalisation Programme webpage
Productivity and Innovation Programme webpage

Policy Review:Leaving the EU could cost UK more than 2008 financial crisis

Policy Review:
Leaving the EU could cost UK more than 2008 financial crisis