Economy

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.

Scotland's contribution to the UK economy

Author or Creator

Business for Scotland

The exact amount is difficult to determine, but the union drains wealth from Scotland. In terms of wealth per head, the Scottish central belt generates as much wealth as London and the South. Scotland’s north east is one of the best performing economic areas in the UK. But the south east and west of England has the greatest concentration of wealthy households.

GDP indicates Scotland has a good economy

Author or Creator

Fraser of Allander Institute

In most years, Scottish GDP per head is larger than UK GDP per head when a geographical share of North Sea oil and gas extraction is included. This is higher than the OECD average.

Scotland has all the organisation for independence

Author or Creator

Richard Mackenzie-Gray Scott

Considering Scotland has all the necessary machinery in place to become an independent state, we see no obvious reasons why Scotland would not succeed economically if it were to do so, especially if achieved within the bounds of the law.

Would independent Scotland be more prosperous?

Author or Creator

Stephen Richard

That is largely unknown, but Scotland will be able to take its own course in economic and social development. Choices can be made that are relevant to Scotland rather than in a dominant larger entity with different priorities.

Exclusive: research shows Scotland would have benefitted more from independence than devolution

Primary Author or Creator

Believe in Scotland

Alternative Published Date

2021

Fast Facts

Many countries have shown great success after independence, particularly in terms of GDP growth and developing their own currency. Overall, it can be suggested that full independence would have contributed to greater GDP growth for Scotland than devolution.

Category

Economy

Scotland the Brief

Primary Author or Creator

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

Alternative Published Date

2020

Fast Facts

All you need to know about Scotland's economy, its finances, independence and Brexit.

Category

Economy

Public Finance

How Brexit shapes people's views on Scottish independence

Primary Author or Creator

John Curtice

Date Published

Wed, 01/20/2021 - 12:00

Fast Facts

A review of polls at January 2021 shows increasing support for independence, possibly due to Brexit.

Category

Independence

What are the arguments against Scottish independence?

Primary Author or Creator

Jenna Macfarlane

Date Published

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00

Fast Facts

There’s a multitude of reasons why people aren’t in favour of independence. We take a look at them including the economy, borders, currency, whether there is real benefit to the union.

Category

Independence

State of the economy

Primary Author or Creator

Chief Economic Advisor

Alternative Published Date

2020 -

Fast Facts

This is the three times a year report on the Scottish economy in an international context.

Category

Economy

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