2. SSelection Question: What are the circumstances surrounding EU membership? PPerformance Question: What is the effect of EU membership on economic growth?

3.  EU-15 Member Countries  Germany, United Kingdom  New EU Member Countries  Poland, Slovakia  EU Candidate Countries  Turkey, Croatia  Non-EU Countries  Russia, Switzerland

4.  Measure of economic growth: change in GDP per capita per year  Calculate average change in GDP/capita/year for 5 years before and after entering into EU  Compare

5.  Calculate average change in GDP/capita/year for 5 years before and after becoming an EU candidate  Compare

6.  Calculate average change in GDP/capita/year from 2004-2008  Compare to average change for EU member countries and EU candidate countries

7.  EU membership = Increased Economic Growth  Inconclusive about selection question