Economy

Scottish independence referendum: why the economic issues are quite different to 2014

Author / Creator: Graeme Roy

Media type: Review

Date published:

Scotland has a successful economy. It has challenges - inequalities, ageing population, and less dynamic businesses than competitors. The engaged population will demand facts and figures rather than political persuasion.


Scotland will qualify for S&P's highest economic assessment, says Standard & Poors

Author / Creator: The Scottish Reserve Bank

Media type: News Item

Date published: 2014

Scotland’s wealth levels are comparable to those of AAA-listed nations and that, as an independent country - even without North Sea oil - Scotland will qualify for S&P's highest economic assessment.