Research

I’ve published articles on the economy in Scotland, largely during 2013-14.

While narrowly focusing on the strength and diversity of the country’s economy – in response to counter-claims at the time – the information also highlights the resources and skills available to confront inequality.

Wealth and economic production

– 10 key economic facts that prove Scotland would be a wealthy independent nation

– 10 economic benefits for a wealthier independent Scotland

– Leading think-tank: An independent Scotland would have been £148 billion better off

– Westminster charges Scotland billions of pounds in service costs

– Scotland’s £100 billion of exports provide the foundation for a wealthy independent country

– £13 billion food and drink sector is key to Scotland’s wealth

– 5 reasons why an independent Scotland would be one of the world’s wealthiest nations 

– Scotland’s £3.5 billion independence dividend

Energy

– How Scotland is powering the renewables revolution

– How an independent Scotland can become one of the richest energy nations in the world

– Energy and consumers: Scottish independence offers a renewable and sustainable future

– 10 facts about Scotland’s oil and independence

– Clair Ridge and Scotland’s new oil boom

Limits of devolution

– Explaining the limited tax powers in the Scotland Act 2012

– Analysing the economic limits of further devolution

Independent EU membership

– Evidence on Scottish EU membership written for Holyrood’s Economy Committee

Businesses in Scotland

– Scotland has a strong private business sector

Manufacturing

– Independence can create more manufacturing jobs

Migration

– Positive migration can generate £65.3 billion bonus for Scotland

Tourism

– Welcoming the world: Scotland’s vibrant tourism sector

Social security

– Explaining Scotland’s social security spending

– A No vote will create further waste and distress for social services

Housing market

– Westminster warnings on housing market are too little too late

Gender equality and the economy

– Gender equality can increase prosperity in an independent Scotland

Scotland’s economy and the UK asset register

– Independence will generate a £109,000,000,000 asset windfall for Scotland

Environment

– Independence offers environmental opportunities

Land reform

– 7 lessons from the Isle of Eigg for an independent Scotland

Military in Scotland

– 12 facts about the military in Scotland and the UK

The Arctic

– A northern frontier: Arctic prosperity for independent Scotland