Despite a challenging year, and a long winter, there is finally some optimism. The latest data shows positive signs of the economy gradually gearing up for (hopefully) an expected recovery in economic activity.
The Scottish Budget sets out the Scottish Government’s proposed spending and tax plans for a given year. Scotland has a devolved government and with that comes an intricate, and often confusing, framework for its finances. What is the Scottish Budget? The Scottish Budget is an annual document published by …
Arran is a unique part of North Ayrshire and is a strong island economy in Scotland with a successful hospitality sector. It performs well in terms of education and has strong tourism-facing industries. However, like the rest of Scotland, it faces challenges. Both in the short and long term. The …
Can Glasgow utilise fare-free public transport to help reach their 2030 carbon-neutral target?
Labour market data for the second quarter of 2020 indicates that the headline working age employment rate remained remarkably stable during the lockdown. But under the surface there have been significant changes in labour market activity – notably in terms of hours worked – and the pattern of these changes differs substantially across occupations. Employment in low-paid occupations has declined (offset by increased employment in high-paid occupations), whilst employees in low-paid occupations are much more likely to have been furloughed than those in higher paid occupations. This article documents these changes and discusses some implications.
If you’re depressed reading the debates around GERS over the last day and want to feel a bit more motivated and optimistic about things, read this review of the “Scottish Technology Ecosystem”.
As we highlighted in our podcast on Monday, today sees the publication of the latest Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) report. Read on for the main results and messages…
It’s GERS week! Graeme Roy is joined by Mairi Spowage to talk about GERS, what it is, and try to dispel some of the myths that surround it.
The aim of the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report is to enhance public understanding of fiscal issues in Scotland. It is published every year by the Scottish Government with the upcoming report scheduled for publication on 26 August. The publishing of GERS is usually followed by a debate about the …
A Guide to the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) Report Read More »
Covid-19 has created an enormous systemic economic shock, potentially surpassing the one created by the global financial crisis in 2007/08. This paper by Professor Ross Brown of the University of St Andrews highlights the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis on Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
