After reading the chapter, please read the final closing case, The Cost of Brexit, and answer the following questions in essay format. Please make sure that you answer the questions utilizing in-text citations to support any points you make. There is no page limit, but the questions must be answered completely. Please pay special attention to grammar and ensuring that you answer the questions efficiently.

1. What have been the benefits of the EU to the British economy? What do you think have been the costs?
2. Why did the majority of people in Britain apparently feel that it was in the best interest of the nation to exit the EU?