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Catalonia and why secession movements fail
Barcelona, Oct. 29, 2017: More than 1 million people march in support of Spanish unity. Local leaders failed to realize how much their concerns would resonate (source: dpa)
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What's inside
- Independence can bring drastic economic consequences that scare voters
- Local politicians are typically less skilled than their national counterparts
- Secession movements in Europe will likely fail
- Decentralization is a better alternative
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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