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Britain, the EU and the global economy
Author(s) -
Portillo Michael
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
economic affairs
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.24
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1468-0270
pISSN - 0265-0665
DOI - 10.1111/1468-0270.00184
Subject(s) - sovereignty , order (exchange) , politics , political economy , political science , economy , international trade , economics , world economy , international relations , economic system , law , finance
Britain should retain a global outlook in its political and economic affairs. Whilst recognising her proximity to and trade relations with Europe, it is argued that in order to compete on the world stage Britain should adopt a more flexible economy along American lines as a contrast to the European model. Importantly, this means retaining economic and political sovereignty.