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Tax policy in Holyrood 5

March 27, 2021 by David Eiser Leave a Comment

The author, fiscal expert at FAI, examines the tax changes designed to achieve greater fairness made in the fifth Scottish Parliament – and the scope for reform and greater powers in the next.

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

A £1bn Scottish budget shortfall?

June 1, 2019 by Fraser of Allander Institute 1 Comment

‘But what can be said with certainty, if these forecasts are correct, is that the amount of money that the government had planned to have at their disposal – all other factors remaining equal – will be much smaller’.

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