EXPERTS ADVISORY

ANN ARBOR—Scottish voters will go to the polls Sept. 18 to decide whether they want to split from the United Kingdom.

The University of Michigan has experts who can discuss the political, economic and legal ramifications of the referendum. They include:

Kali Israel, associate professor of history, can discuss the historical significance of the referendum. She is currently in Scotland for the vote and is teaching a course this semester on the topic: “Modern Scotland: The road to and from the independence referendum.” Contact: kisrael@umich.edu

Daniel Halberstam is a professor of law and director of the European Legal Studies Program. He can address the legal issues relating to an independent Scotland’s future in the European Union. Contact: (734) 763-4408, dhalber@umich.edu

Linda Y.C. Lim is a professor of strategy at the Ross School of Business whose expertise includes political economy and business-government relations. She can discuss the economic ramifications of independence. Contact: (734) 763-0290, lylim@umich.edu

Steven R. Ratner, professor of law, can take questions about Scotland’s right to secede and the implications for relations with other states. Contact: (734) 647-4985, sratner@umich.edu

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