Economists for Free Trade

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Economists for Free Trade (formerly Economists for Brexit) is a lobby group pushing for a hard Brexit after the June 2016 decision by the UK to leave the EU.

Activities

Economists for Free Trade has been established to promote the case for a hard Brexit. The group has presented its views in the British media – principly that leaving the EU will have a positive impact the UK economy – providing a counter-narrative to most economists who think that the opposite will be true.

In November 2017, for example, the group launched its ‘Budget for Brexit’ report, which says that 'quitting the EU will reinvigorate the British economy, creating a flood of extra revenue for the Exchequer that can be used to cut taxes, boost state spending and slash the national debt'.[1]

People

The EFF 'Team' (as of Nov 2017). There are no women in the 17-strong team.

Advisors

Advisors to the EFF (as of Nov 2017). There are no women among the 11-man advisory board of the EFF.

Contact

Notes

  1. [https://www.economistsforfreetrade.com/News/brexit-to-bring-65-billion-budget-bonanza-of-tax-cuts-and-spending-rises/ Brexit to bring £65 billion Budget bonanza of tax cuts and spending rises], EEF website, 12 Nov 2017