Ciara is an Associate Economist at the Fraser of Allander Institute. She has an MSc in Applied Economics and a first-class Honour’s degree in Economics and Finance with international study from the University of Strathclyde. Ciara’s research interests primarily lie in inequalities, education and health. She has also worked on trade, transport and renewables and climate change. Ciara also regularly contributes to key FAI analysis including the quarterly Economic Commentary and the Scottish Business Monitor.