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Scotland’s leading economic research institute with over 40 years of experience in finding practical solutions to real-world economic problems.

Swinney should use his fiscal powers to the full: Update

December 12, 2022 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

“But there are also flexibilities that the Deputy First Minister has for the next financial year that were not available to him for this year – the Scottish Government does have tax powers that could be used, if he wishes, to raise more revenue.” FAI sets the scene for Thursday’s Scottish Budget

Going for growth – or broke?

September 26, 2022 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

The new UK Chancellor has set out his radical fiscal plans – and prompted a sterling crisis. The situation is so grave, not least for Scotland, it merits a return from us in the interests of a wider public policy debate. Here we republish commentary from the FAI – and expect to run further contributions this autumn.

Sunak’s Budget and Scotland

March 7, 2021 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

“..further Covid-related allocations are designed to support the economy during ongoing restrictions – and these provide the Scottish Government with further resources during 2021/22. In years beyond that, this was a budget that aims to rebuild the economy by leveraging investment, whilst raising more from tax and tightening the screw on public services spending. But there is no role in the future economic vision for welfare policy or public services spending.”

Spending Review 2020 and Scotland

November 28, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

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‘The scheme will apparently operate ‘UK wide, using the new financial assistance powers in the UK Internal Market Bill’. Whilst the fine details are awaited, the lack of explicit reference to the devolved governments will antagonise intergovernmental relations in area where tensions are already running high.’

Recovery? what recovery?

October 4, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

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‘Both governments have a responsibility. Yes, the Scottish Government needs to be much more open about the financial scenarios it faces. But the UK Government needs to have a much greater appreciation of the knock-on impact of its decisions, such as the cancellation of the Autumn Budget, on devolved policymaking. Devolution shouldn’t be seen as an afterthought.’ (Graeme Roy)

Fairer, greener, more equal but how?

April 20, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute 2 Comments

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The Scottish Government has yet another new group of economic advisers (on the recovery): it should think more about practical delivery of any new policy ideas, says FAI.

Coronavirus and the Scottish economy: update2

March 18, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

‘The scale of the shutdown in our economy is so large it will take months, if not years, to recover, Key now will be ensuring that long-term scarring effects of any recession can be mitigated as much as possible” An update…

Bridge over deep, dark water? Five reasons not to build it

March 10, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

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The money could be better spent – in good sardonic style, Fraser of Allender lists the reasons for not wasting time on ‘a cracking idea’.

Scottish Budget analysis in plainer English

February 8, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

The resignation of finance secretary Derek Mackay overshadowed the fourth budget of this parliamentary term, which has led to a healthy increase in the resources available to the Scottish Government. How does it propose to spend this money?
Fraser of Allander identifies key points

#Indyref2 in 2020?

January 12, 2020 by Fraser of Allander Institute Leave a Comment

‘It will simply not be sufficient for the UK Government to highlight risks with independence. The status quo itself has important policy challenges, whether that be the economic costs of leaving the EU Single Market or the economic effect of limits on immigration.’

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