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Bad News for Those Feeling Smug About Brexit’s Economic Slump

The conclusion was drawn–Brexit was a terrible economic decision–put in a box, and packed away to be pulled out and shown, without re-examination, at the next cocktail party where we’re trying to impress folks with how worldly we are.

I decided today to pop back into the box and dust it off.

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I See You’ve Suddenly Become an Expert in EU and UK Politics!

Congratulations to all the folks on Facebook and Twitter that have spent the past four years quietly learning hordes of information about the European Union and United Kingdom. Your devotion to informing yourself before resolutely expressing your opinion that fully one half or another of the United Kingdom are all idiots is laudable. I’m sure, especially for those not living in the UK, that you have thought through the decision far more than they. 

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Brexit II: Judgment Day

Welp: it happened! Britain had its referendum, and they’re leaving the European Union. What the heck happens next? What are the short- and long-term consequences, and what is the UK going to do?

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Brexit!

David Cameron doesn’t want the UK to leave the EU, but he set up the referendum for Brits to vote on it. Why the heck would he do that?

How likely is Brexit to happen? Who wants it and who’s against it? What are the stay/leave arguments? What will be the implications for the UK, Europe, the US, and the globe as a whole if the UK leaves or stays? This is hugely complex and hugely important, and the vote is coming up soon: June 23. So time to get yourself some context.