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Scoping the Possible Economic Implications of Brexit on Ireland

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  • Barrett, Alan
  • Bergin, Adele
  • FitzGerald, John
  • Lambert, Derek
  • McCoy, Daire
  • Morgenroth,Edgar
  • Siedschlag, Iulia
  • Studnicka, Zuzanna

Abstract

With the UK government committed to holding a referendum on membership of the EU, it is important that we understand the possible implications for Ireland. In this study, ESRI researchers explore the economic links between Ireland and the UK and scope out the possible economic consequences of Brexit for Ireland.

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  • Barrett, Alan & Bergin, Adele & FitzGerald, John & Lambert, Derek & McCoy, Daire & Morgenroth,Edgar & Siedschlag, Iulia & Studnicka, Zuzanna, 2015. "Scoping the Possible Economic Implications of Brexit on Ireland," Research Series, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), number RS48.
    • Handle: RePEc:esr:resser:rs48
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