The Scotland Referendum, Was It a Good Idea?
In 2014, the country of Scotland, prominent legislative members and citizens desired to leave the United Kingdom. This was controversial in many aspects, and I would like to analyze this referendum through the scope of two schools of thought, realism and liberalism, and the economic results of Scotland staying and leaving the UK. I will show that in liberalism that Scotland’s independence referendum was influenced by political actors, and can help Scotland have a bigger voice in the international world. I will show that this can also have a negative effect on Scotland in the international world as a result of rules and regulations prolong Scotland’ independence. I will show through realism how independence can hurt Great Britain and Scotland’s overall power it the world. Finally, I will explain from an economic standpoint the benefits and costs to Scotland and the UK when they split. This can lead to damaged relationships and overall slower economic growth. My goal is to expand upon the principles we learned in our political science class.
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