Tough negotiations, shifting deadlines, and the constant threat of a “no deal” Brexit scenario have monopolized British headlines for months. What’s the big picture? A historian, a political scientist, and an economist will share their perspectives on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Kali Israel, associate professor of history at U-M, specializes in modern British and Scottish history. Her research focuses on women, modernities and cosmopolitanism in late 19th to mid-20th century Edinburgh. She teaches about contemporary events in Britain and Scotland through multiple genres and in historical context.

Scott L. Greer is a professor of health management and policy, public health, and political science at U-M. He is a Senior Expert Advisor on Health Governance for the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. He researches the politics of health policies, with a special focus on the politics and policies of the European Union and the impact of federalism on health care.

Kyle Handley, Alexander M. Nick Professor and associate professor of business economics and public policy at U-M, studies international trade, investment, uncertainty, and firm employment dynamics. He is a faculty research fellow in the National Bureau of Economic Research and has been featured in numerous media outlets.

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