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Leaving the European Union is likely to have a significant negative economic impact

21 May 2014

In a new report on the economic consequences of a 'Brexit', Gianmarco Ottaviano, João Paulo Pessoa, Thomas Sampson and John Van Reenen find that if the UK left the European Union there would be a significant negative impact. The most important cost would be as a result of lower trade with the EU as a result of higher barriers.

This article was posted on the LSE British Politics and Policy blog on May 21, 2014
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Related publications
'Brexit or Fixit? The Trade and Welfare Effects of Leaving the European Union', G.I.P. Ottaviano, João 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, João Paulo Pessoa, Thomas Sampson and John Van Reenen, CEP mimeo/technical paper, May 2014

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

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