Economy
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Prosperity Requires:
Natural Resources and Scotland is a Resource-Rich Country
A Skilled Population - One of Scotland’s most valuable resources is its people
Excellent Sectoral Clusters and Products - Scotland will compete on quality within the global economy.
Extensive Financial Service Systems. Scotland has many institutions that can handle large scale financial projects, expansions and investments.
Full answer here: A prosperous Scotland
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The exact amount is difficult to determine, but the union drains wealth from Scotland. In terms of wealth per head, the Scottish central belt generates as much wealth as London and the South. Scotland’s north east is one of the best performing economic areas in the UK. But the south east and west of England has the greatest concentration of wealthy households.
Full answer here: Scotland's contribution to the UK economy
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In most years, Scottish GDP per head is larger than UK GDP per head when a geographical share of North Sea oil and gas extraction is included. This is higher than the OECD average.
Full answer here: GDP indicates Scotland has a good economy
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Considering Scotland has all the necessary machinery in place to become an independent state, we see no obvious reasons why Scotland would not succeed economically if it were to do so, especially if achieved within the bounds of the law.
Full answer here: Scotland has all the organisation for independence
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That is largely unknown, but Scotland will be able to take its own course in economic and social development. Choices can be made that are relevant to Scotland rather than in a dominant larger entity with different priorities.
Full answer here: Would independent Scotland be more prosperous?
The Economics of Climate Change: How Scotland Should Prepare
Author / Creator: Claire Elliot
Media type: Briefing Paper
Date published: 2019
Concerns about the environment are cited as more important than those of the economy or immigration.
Impacts of Brexit Across Income and Demographic Groups in Scotland
Author / Creator: Emma MacFarlane
Media type: Briefing Paper
Date published: 2020
The negative economic impact of Brexit ... for residents of Scotland.
The Scottish Economy and Nationalism: Constructing Scotland's Imagined Economy
Author / Creator: James Foley
Media type: Book
Date published: 2023
"The 'Scottish economy' continues to dominate - and to limit - debate about the country's future."
Understanding Scotland Report Wave 7 Economy
Author / Creator: Diffley Partnership
Media type: survey report
Date published: 2023
Diffley Partnership latest [May 2023] research finds that the cost of living continues to drive Scots to make difficult choices.
Fiscal Sustainability Report
Author / Creator: Scottish Fiscal Commission
Media type: Report
Date published: 2023
First report on the long-term fiscal sustainability of the Scottish Government’s budget.
The Crisis of Growth and Capital
Author / Creator: Mike Small
Media type: Article
Date published: 2023
"The last two IPCC reports ... have identified the economy as the problem, not the solution."
Can the UK afford Scottish independence?
Author / Creator: Ruth Strachan
Media type: Article
Date published: 2022
What would be the cost to the rest of the UK of Scottish independence?
Scottish Business Monitor
Author / Creator: Fraser of Allander Institute
Media type: Report
Date published: 1998 -
"Launched in 1998 – and now in its 21st year – the Scottish Business Monitor is one of Scotland’s preeminent trackers of business sentiment and activity."
Agency and Independence Needed to Escape the UK’s Economic Crisis
Author / Creator: Bottom Line
Media type: Article
Date published: 2022
Scotland needs the agency that comes with independence, in order to take the actions required to build a better future
Understanding Scotland - Economy
Author / Creator: Diffley Partnership
Media type: Survey
Date published:
The main concerns in November 2022 are about cost of living, economic depression and the NHS
Independence in the modern world. Wealthier, happier, fairer: why not Scotland?
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Report
Date published: 2022
This paper sets out a detailed analysis of the UK’s performance across a range of economic and social indicators relative to that of ten European countries.
Scottish Social Attitudes survey 2021/22: attitudes data
Author / Creator: Alex Scholes
Media type: Report
Date published:
This survey report focuses on attitudes to government, the economy and public services.
Top 10 Things Stephanie Kelton Wants You to Know About the Economy
Author / Creator: Stephanie Kelton
Media type: Video
Date published: 2018
Ten facts about understanding public finance.
Building a New Scotland: A stronger economy with independence
Author / Creator: Scottish Government
Media type: Report
Date published:
Scottish Government proposals for the economy of an independent Scotland.
Fantasy economics: alive and well on both sides of the border
Author / Creator: John McLaren
Media type: Opinion
Date published: 2022
In Scotland, very little economic scrutiny takes place and so poor policy continues to bumble along.