Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction. Theoretical foundation for analysis of secession
  • II. The costs and benefits. The benefits of membership. The costs of secession. The costs of membership. The benefits of secession
  • III. The dynamic of secession. "Last resorts": a rise in the costs of membership. "Opportune moments": a reduction in the costs of secession. A reduction in the benefits of membership. A rise in the benefits of secession. Conclusion.