Government behavior in times of economic uncertainty : case study on the impact of Brexit on the economy and the measures taken by the EU and the Dutch government

The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union, in short: the Brexit, has been one of the most memorable and impact-full policy events in the history of the EU. This research is committed to look into the economic and social consequences of Brexit and the role a governmental institution can play. This by performing a content analysis that included official EU and governmental documents, news articles, speeches and recommendations provided to the government. This research concludes that the EU had quite a clear strategy and adhered to their core principles, while the Dutch government struggles with finding a clear strategy.