"Economic theory tells us that #trade can help boost employment outcomes in the long run. However, the benefits of trade are not necessarily experienced equally, and some may miss out altogether." Mairi Spowage James Black citp.ac.uk/publications/w…

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland 2021-22 is published! We cover the main messages, and discuss what the stats do and don't tell us... Read more at: fraserofallander.org/gers-2022-the-…

Our new report in collaboration with Scottish Renewables shows the significant contribution that renewable energy makes to Scotland's economy. Check out the report in the link below.

Make sure to come to the Economic Futures careers fair tomorrow. The FAI will have a stall along with Scottish Renewables, Deloitte UK, Ofgem, WICS, Scottish Government, Scottish Fiscal Commission, BiGGAR Economics, Ofcom, Competition & Markets Authority, Glasgow City Region, & Strathclyde Department of Economics Register: bit.ly/3UQPs73

The Energy Price Guarantee was made less generous in yesterday's #AutumnStatement, but will impact inflation rate. If your energy bill was £250 last month, you should expect to pay ~£366 next Oct, with wealthiest benefitting the most. fraserofallander.org/energy-price-g…

Great to see Fraser of Allander Institute report in collaboration with Scottish Renewables discussed in Parliament today. Renewable energy is a hugely important industry that is a critical component in Scotland's net zero and economic ambitions.

There is still time to sign up for our event tomorrow. Joining us are Greg Thwaites, Research Director Resolution Foundation & John Ireland, Chief Executive Scottish Fiscal Commission Join us: online: bit.ly/3HxoFrT or Scottish Storytelling Centre bit.ly/3wrlX0v

A good thread/report from Fraser of Allander Institute which chimes with Climate Change Committee assessment of current Scottish Government climate policy and planning. Great to have agreement on a ‘Net Zero Assessment’ of spending and a climate section in the Budget but other key recommendations haven’t been agreed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Interesting report on Scottish govt and net zero - echoes findings to Institute for Government work on the challenge of embedding net zero in the processes of government (business case, impact assessment, appraisal etc) instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/pa…

It’s not only carbon emissions at stake but the huge potential to reap economic & industrial benefits from timely & well planned transition to net zero. Interesting to see Fraser of Allander Institute echoing CCC on Scottish Government need to get cracking if ‘meaning’ is not to be lost altogether.

This is very much worth a read from James Black , really gets to the heart of the importance of good governance if we are to deliver the climate policies we have, remove inefficiency, improve trust and capture benefits of NetZero.

Unfinished business for the next FM, including some strong Fraser of Allander Institute criticism of the lack of rigour in hitting Scottish Government net zero targets: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

The Economic Futures Summer Placement Programme 2023 is now open to applications! We have 15 incredible placements on offer across 8 institutions. Work placements are open to 3rd/4th year econ (or related degree) students in Scotland. Pay: £16.78 p/h. - bit.ly/3nyNOuA

Great report from CERG laying out Scottish Government climate progress & concerns for progress. SG ambitions highlighted but CERG lay out several areas with slow (or no) progress. Net Zero Test is the only 2022 recommendation to receive a non-red (amber) rating. cerg.scot/wp-content/upl…

CERG report today highlights many of the steps needed to tackle climate change. In part mirrors our past recommendations to Parliament/Scottish Government for a Net Zero Test within Govt. SG currently working on this but resourcing is key & challenge function must be in place.

Funding available for small, innovative research projects on inclusive #trade policy. From 10k - 40k 💷(FEC) available per project. Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Friday 3rd November 2023 here 👇 #innovation #research 🔗citp.ac.uk/innovation-fun…

This NISRA ADRC NI #DataInsight examines differences between exporting and non-exporting firms in Northern Ireland, and the scale of employment supported by exporting in Northern Ireland. Read the findings: adruk.org/news-publicati…

In this week's update, we look at the Scottish Government's announcement that it is dropping its 2030 climate change targets, and the importance of the "how", not just the "what", in policymaking. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/weekly-update-…