The thing is there would be a short term hit, but also to the EU. However, both would adjust. Any change takes time. You take time to fix a torn muscle, then you are rough for a while but you come back. Look at Andy Murray and his new hip. Big change leads to an inevitable adjustment period. People can and do get over things. I honestly do not understand this 'All about the money stuff' as though nothing will ever be the same again.