OECD sounds warning of sharp fall in UK and European growth if Brexit happens
Economists say that global uncertainty and referendum uncertainty are already deterring investments
London
THE Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has joined other international institutions in warning of a sharp decline in British and European growth if the United Kingdom were to leave the European Union (EU).
Joining the chorus comprising the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of England (BOE), the OECD especially warns about considerable uncertainty in the short term as the UK begins international trade negotiations following Brexit.
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