Krugman: Little Parallel Between U.S., Brexit Votes

The transcript discusses the economic implications of Brexit, the High Court's ruling on Article 50, and the broader impact on the EU. It also draws parallels between Brexit and the US election, highlighting differences in campaign strategies and public sentiment.

What was the initial prediction about the UK economy post-Brexit vote?

• It would see a significant economic boom.

• It would experience a deep recession.

• It would experience a minor recession.

• It would remain unaffected.

What was the High Court's ruling regarding the UK government's ability to trigger Article 50?

• It required approval from the European Union.

• The government could trigger it without any approval.

• It could not be triggered at all.

• It had to be initiated by the UK Parliament.

What is one of the main criticisms of the EU mentioned in the transcript?

• Its strong economic policies.

• Its successful financial sector.

• Its problematic political structure.

• Its effective immigration policies.

How does the transcript describe the Brexit campaign in comparison to the US election campaign?

• Both were based on expert opinions.

• Both focused on economic growth.

• Brexit was more about expert trust, while the US campaign focused on values.

• Both were centered around immigration issues.

What is a key difference between the Brexit and US election campaigns according to the transcript?

• Both campaigns were identical in their approach.

• Brexit was about expert trust, while the US campaign focused on fundamental values.

• The US campaign was based on expert trust, unlike Brexit.

• Brexit focused on women's rights, while the US campaign did not.