Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat’s in the Climate Bill? On 25 September 2019, the Scottish Parliament will consider the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Scotland Bill at Stage 3.
Tag: Economy
The household savings ratio and what this means for the economy
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog explains recent trends in household savings in Scotland
UK Spending Review – implications for Scotland’s Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesA look at the implications of the UK Spending Review for Scotland’s Budget.
Superfast broadband – will Scotland reach 100?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog looks at plans to deliver superfast broadband to every premises in Scotland by 2021, under the R100 programme.
Input-output models and increasing economic output
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog explores how SPICe use Scottish input-output models for queries about economic output growth.
Fast food booming – a cause for concern?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA look at trends in takeaway outlets in Scotland by constituency and local authority.
A tourism target too far?
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe national tourism strategy is nearing its end in 2020, making now an apt time to look at the fortunes of the sector. This blog looks at current trends and government spend in the tourism sector.
Evolution and dilution in devolution: economic policy in Scotland
Reading Time: 8 minutesA look at Scotland’s economic policy landscape since devolution.
Taxing times: the perils of fiscal devolution
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat influences the size of the Scottish budget now that a range of tax powers have been devolved?
Scotland’s fiscal outlook: possible large reconciliations ahead
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the Scottish Government’s latest Fiscal Outlook.