A lot of these concerns have been dismissed as "fearmongering". This case shows that whether the fear is justified or not, it affects the behaviour both in the

A lot of these concerns have been dismissed as "fearmongering". This case shows that whether the fear is justified or not, it affects the behaviour both in the UK and out. This is the real reason experts were warning about the consequences: perception trumps reality. There may not be a direct impact, but the fear of an impact affects behaviour which in turn can create the exact impact itself.