The Brexit referendum in June 2016 will have a significant impact on the United Kingdom's economy as well as other countries such as the United States. The negotiations that are enacted from Article 50 will also affect the international economies.
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Abstract
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Alarming News
So What Is Happening?
Article 50
First Time For Everything
Economies Around the World
What Is To Be Expected?
References
Abstract
In June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to remove itself from the European Union after a close vote of 52% for to 48% against. The previous Prime Minister David Cameron has since chosen to resign and handed his position over to the new British Prime Minister Theresa May. May triggered Article 50, which allows two years for both the EU and the UK to outline the agreements of their separation. They should be officially separated by March of 2019. Until then, they are considered full members. The Brexit had an immediate affect on the UK economy, but has since got over the original shock. However, the worth of the pound has dropped down significantly, and Britain has lost its AAA credit rating. The continuing affects have yet to be seen, but Britain will not be the only country impacted economically by this decision.
Alarming News
On January 1st, 1973 the United Kingdom joined the European Union in order to avoid its rapid economical decline. Nowadays, the European Union is comprised of 28 countries, although it was not always so large. The United Kingdom, however, consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This past June 2016 the UK was changed forever when they were the first nation to ever leave the European Union. This has divided their nation immensely, and has brought, and will continue to bring a sizeable change to all countries involved.
So What Is Happening?
In June 2016 Britain voted in what is called a referendum to remove itself from the European Union. The vote was extremely close, 51.8% for and 48% against. (Ricketts, R.). Most people did not know what to do following the vote to Brexit because it was predicted to be highly unlikely to pass through. However, Britain’s relationship with the European Union has always been a back and forth between a love and hate affair (Ricketts, R.). Now the United Kingdom is more divided than ever. Political parties are at war, and families and friends are split over their opinions of the Brexit. The UK had toyed with the idea of a second vote, but many officials argued that the people had already made their decision, and that it should be respected.
Article 50
The previous Prime Minister, David Cameron, had led the UK for a short period of time before the referendum. After the vote he resigned, and handed his position over to the new British Prime Minister, Theresa May. May has since triggered Article 50 that allows two years for both the European Union and Britain to outline the agreements of their separation, unless all remaining 27 members agree collectively to allow a longer period (Milmo, S., & Sean Milmo.). May has since stated that, “she’s ready to move to a ‘hard Brexit’ in which she would prioritize controlling immigration over access to the EU’s single market” (Monga, V.). With Article 50 enabled the United Kingdom should be officially separated by March of 2019, until then they are considered full members.
First Time For Everything
This is the first time any nation has left the European Union, and many aspects continue to be uncertain. For example, “It is unclear, for example, whether a departing country can start negotiating, before withdrawal, its own free-trade deals not only with the EU itself, but also with non-EU countries” (Milmo, S., & Sean Milmo.). Although the Brexit resulted in an immediate shock to the UK’s economy, they have since gotten over the original shock. As of right now nothing will change until after negotiations are finished, and officially approved by the EU council. This is especially important to many of the large corporations that are apart of the large financial hub that is London (Monga, V.). Many are predicting that the Brexit could be a considerable risk to corporations and international banks. This could result in a large gain for U.S. banks because many businesses within in the UK would transfer their funds into bank that they know will have a more stable monetary unit.
Economies Around the World
In addition to the United States, many other countries may see a boost within their economy at the expense of the United Kingdom’s declining economy. A large portion of their declining economy is a result of the worth of the pound dropping significantly, and without the European Union; Britain has since lost its AAA credit rating. The future of the Britain’s economy is uncertain, but not looking bright. They will no longer be in relation with the 27 other countries that can boost their economy, and lend them money whenever it is needed. As of now, the UK will most likely try to negotiate an agreement that allows them access to the European Union’s single market without tariff barriers. They call this the Norway option because it is the same deal that Norway has with the Union, even though they were never apart of it. This would be an important point in negotiation because the European Unions single market is, “one of the world’s most advanced free-trade areas with tariffs not only being eliminated, but also non-tariff barriers through the harmonization of national health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards” (Milmo, S., & Sean Milmo.). If the United Kingdom can negotiate themselves access to the European Union’s single market there would be less disruption, and it would cost them much less to exit the Union. This would hopefully allow them to maintain a stable economy.
What Is To Be Expected?
In conclusion, there is no way to know that the Brexit is going to have a positive or negative impact on the United Kingdom as of right now. The long-term affects have yet to be seen, but there are already some indications on how this may go for the UK as well as many other countries. As of right now, the United States may see a large boost in our economy with UK businesses looking to move their money overseas. The United Kingdom will continue to be apart of the European Union until possibly March of 2019 with negotiations not beginning until 2017. Until then, it is probable that nothing will change. However, one thing is certain, the United Kingdom will not be the only country impacted economically by this decision.
References
Ricketts, R. (09/01/2016). New Zealand international review: Brexit: A long march New Zealand Institute of International Affairs.
Milmo, S., & Sean Milmo. (08/01/2016). Pharmaceutical Technology Europe: Brexit Sparks Uncertainties Advanstar Pub.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic discussed in the 'Brexit' document?
The document discusses the impact of the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union (Brexit), including the events leading up to the vote, the triggering of Article 50, and potential economic consequences for the UK and other countries.
What were the results of the Brexit referendum in 2016?
The referendum resulted in 51.8% of voters choosing to leave the European Union, while 48% voted against it. The vote was extremely close.
What is Article 50, and why is it important in the context of Brexit?
Article 50 is a clause that allows a country to leave the European Union. Theresa May, the British Prime Minister after David Cameron, triggered Article 50, which initiated a two-year negotiation period for the UK and EU to outline the terms of their separation. The UK should be officially separated by March 2019.
What are some potential economic consequences of Brexit for the UK?
The document mentions that the pound's value has dropped significantly since the Brexit vote, and Britain has lost its AAA credit rating. It also suggests that Britain's economy may decline due to no longer being in relation with the 27 other countries that boost their economy.
What are some potential economic consequences of Brexit for other countries, particularly the United States?
The document suggests that the United States and other countries may see a boost in their economies as businesses move their funds overseas from the UK due to the uncertainty surrounding the British economy.
What is the "Norway option" mentioned in the document?
The "Norway option" refers to the possibility of the UK negotiating an agreement that allows them access to the European Union's single market without tariff barriers, similar to the arrangement that Norway has with the EU.
What are the uncertainties surrounding Brexit, according to the document?
The document highlights uncertainties such as the ability of a departing country to negotiate free-trade deals before withdrawal and the potential risks to corporations and international banks located in the UK.
When will the UK officially separate from the European Union?
The document states that the UK should be officially separated by March 2019, unless all 27 remaining members of the EU collectively agree to allow a longer period.
What impact did the Brexit have on David Cameron?
After the vote he resigned, and handed his position over to the new British Prime Minister, Theresa May.
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- Samantha Ferraro (Autor:in), 2016, The Brexit's Impact on the World Economy, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/343775
