Finance

A prosperous Scotland

Author or Creator

Believe in Scotland

Prosperity Requires: Natural Resources and Scotland is a Resource-Rich Country A Skilled Population - One of Scotland’s most valuable resources is its people Excellent Sectoral Clusters and Products - Scotland will compete on quality within the global economy. Extensive Financial Service Systems. Scotland has many institutions that can handle large scale financial projects, expansions and investments.

5 reasons Scotland would thrive as an independent nation (updated)

Primary Author or Creator

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

Alternative Published Date

2019

Fast Facts

Scotland is economically viable as it has natural resources, a skilled population, strong trading relations, excellent industrial sectors and products, and a well developed financial sector.

Economic Implications for the United Kingdom of Scottish Independence - Economic Affairs Committee

Primary Author or Creator

House of Lords

Alternative Published Date

2013

Fast Facts

Voters in Scotland deserve the best evidence-based assessment of the likely economic consequences of independence. We have sought to collect and assess that evidence as part of our analysis of the economic implications for the whole United Kingdom.

An Investment-Led Economic Development Framework For An Independent Scotland

Primary Author or Creator

Common Weal

Date Published

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:00

Fast Facts

he UK’s model of economic development is based on a unproductive sectors which generate vast profits through four particular methods – financial speculation, asset value inflation, debt-fuelled consumption, and concentration and monopoly.