Commonwealth and Brexit: economic and social approach

Pla Golpe, Judit

Commonwealth and Brexit: economic and social approach

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Pla Golpe, J. Commonwealth and Brexit: economic and social approach. 2023. handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10230/59604

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This thesis examines the UK's commercial connections with Commonwealth nations after Brexit, considering its historical legacy and economic development. It explores the concept of "Global Britain" and its four constraints: dispelling the "imperial hangover," luring talented workers and capital, upholding industrial infrastructure, and serving as a go-between for the US and the EU. The study uses mixed methods to analyse trade volume, impacted industries, and Brexit’s implications. Case studies with Canada, South Africa, Australia, and India demonstrate diverse trade terms, with the UK wanting to mimic EU agreements. The study concludes that territorial gravity outweighs colonial roots in influencing trade agreements.