On June 23, UK voters will decide whether or not they want to remain in the European Union. From a short-term economic perspective, the decision to remain in the European trading bloc appears to be a foregone conclusion. Europe is a vital destination for the export of UK business, professional and linked services – one of its main areas of competitive advantage that generates large surpluses that help the country to repay its debts. Analysis of the short-term consequences of a British exit