A Scottish Currency in an Independent Scotland
Zoom video by Tim Rideout. Timetable for introduction of Scottish Pound post independence. What will happen to my wages and bank account, and pension.
Can Scotland afford to be independent?
The concern is whether Scotland's economy is diverse enough and strong enough to to support an independent country.
How to pay for becoming independent
Setting up an independent Scotland is estimated to be about £25 billion, £15 billion of which comes Scotland's share of UK assets. The remining £10 billion is a one-off cost.
Can Scotland afford independence?
Certainly. Scotland has adequate renewable energy resources -wind, water, tidal. It has a good manufacturing base with a world class financial sector. It has thriving service and tourist industries. The tax basis for enabling economic and social development exists. It was established in the 2014 referendum that Scotland would not need to take on a portion of the UK debt.
Scotland the Brief
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2020
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All you need to know about Scotland's economy, its finances, independence and Brexit.
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Scottish independence: could wind power Scotland back into the EU?
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Scotland’s competitive advantage in green energy ought to be an important part of the economic case for independence when the second referendum takes place.
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This is why the Westminster myths about independence are wrong. Open minds on independence #18
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This looks at three myths about Scottish independence:
MYTH 1: You'll have had your referendum.
MYTH 2: Scotland has a huge deficit because we spend too much on public services.
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Scottish independence would be 2-3 times more costly than Brexit, and rejoining the EU won’t make up the difference
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Scottish independence would be 2-3 times more costly than Brexit over 15 years. Rejoining the EU wwll make up part of the difference in trade value. This made headline news for a time. The methodology has been questioned.
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Brexit has reinvigorated Scottish nationalism
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Scottish independence is a constitutional project, not an economic one. Fixing who governs you takes precedence over an easy life for supermarkets or civil servants.
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Scottish independence trading costs calculated
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There may be significant economic costs resulting from independence. However, there is no reason Scotland cannot prosper as other small nations have. This report looks at the cumulative effect over 15 years.
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Can Scotland afford to go it alone?
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With every passing election, Scotland seems to move closer to independence. Investment Monitor explores the obstacles the country would face should it leave the UK.
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