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Economists Warn Brexit Could Slash GDP by 8%

12/12/2025

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The macro analysis estimates a 6 to 8 percent reduction in GDP per head due to Brexit.
The micro analysis estimates a 6 percent gap.
Critics say the use of comparators, such as the United States, skews the results.
The findings indicate a consensus among economists that Brexit has negatively affected the economy, and many advocate reevaluating trade relations with the European Union (EU).

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Story summary

The macro analysis estimates a 6 to 8 percent reduction in GDP per head due to Brexit.
The micro analysis estimates a 6 percent gap.
Critics say the use of comparators, such as the United States, skews the results.
The findings indicate a consensus among economists that Brexit has negatively affected the economy, and many advocate reevaluating trade relations with the European Union (EU).