SSelection Question: What are the circumstances surrounding EU membership? PPerformance Question: What is the effect of EU membership on economic growth?
EU-15 Member Countries Germany, United Kingdom New EU Member Countries Poland, Slovakia EU Candidate Countries Turkey, Croatia Non-EU Countries Russia, Switzerland
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
Calculate average change in GDP/capita/year for 5 years before and after becoming an EU candidate Compare
Calculate average change in GDP/capita/year from Compare to average change for EU member countries and EU candidate countries
EU membership = Increased Economic Growth Inconclusive about selection question