ViewpointsOpinionBrexit: May’s Way Is Not the Only WayHer haphazard proposal represents the worst of both worldsSavePrintA Union Jack flag flutters in front of the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben in London, England on Feb. 1, 2017. Jack Taylor/Getty ImagesDaniel Lacalle7/18/2018|Updated: 7/19/2018If there is anything we have learned from the development of the British economy since the Brexit referendum of 2016, it is that doomsayers were wrong.Since the Brexit vote, the UK has created 450,000 jobs.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDaniel LacalleAuthorDaniel Lacalle, Ph.D., is chief economist at hedge fund Tressis and author of the bestselling books “Freedom or Equality” (2020), “Escape from the Central Bank Trap” (2017), “The Energy World Is Flat” (2015), and “Life in the Financial Markets.”websiteAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCentral Banks Do Not Prevent Financial Crises or Control InflationAug 23, 2025The European Union’s Agreement With the United States Is Positive and RealisticAug 04, 2025The US Dollar Remains the World’s Top Reserve CurrencyJul 21, 2025How Analysts Misjudged the US Economy: Growth, Inflation, and Fiscal Surprises in 2025Jul 14, 2025Related TopicsBrexit