Essay Outline

To what extent will leaving the EU affect Britain?

1st Paragraph:
1. History of the European Union and the UK
2. The interconnectivity of the EU and UK
3. Essay perimeters: what will be covered in the essay, how leaving the EU will affect Britain
economically, socially and politically.

2nd Paragraph:
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Economic impact of Britain leaving the EU

Economic relationship between Britain and the EU: zero-trade tariffs, free-trade agreements
Factors of production in economics: labour force is geographically more mobile (open barriers)
Leaving the EU is bad for Britains economy - affect her industries (financial services,
automobile and aerospace)
5. Leaving the EU is good for Britains economy - contributions to the EU budget, legislations and
regulations (e.g. Carbon tax, etc.)

3rd Paragraph:
1. Social impact of Britain leaving the EU
2. Social relationship between Britain and the EU: how foreign relations is mostly dependent on
economies
3. Leaving the EU is bad for Britains social welfare: recent surge of eurosceptism - negative
reaction by British public; impact of globalisation - cultural divides and racial disharmony (e.g.
pro-UKIP); impact on culture - close relationships in terms of academics, and also arts
(secularism as well)
4. Leaving the EU is good for Britains social welfare: diluting national identity due to Londons
cosmopolitan nature, leaving the EU will result in a decline in globalisation and an increase in
national identity

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Political impact of Britain leaving the EU

Britain and the European integration model
Idea of freedom, security, justice sand terrorism
Leaving the EU is bad for Britains political scene: results in Britain having less presence in the
world (foreign relations may be affected); UK will be isolated
5. Leaving the EU is good for Britains political scene: more political stability, less opposition
against conservatives and democrats

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Conclusion and weighing

How economics is the largest determinant of whether Britain leaves the EU
Personal opinion: weighing between economical, social and political impact
Should Britain leave the EU & is there any correct way to leave the UE?
Reinforce - leaving the EU will result in a great impact on Britain - Britain should not leave the
EU
6. Alternatives to the EU - include about Commonwealth Nations