Fraser of Allander Institute
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The Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. fraserofallander.org
What do Scotland's latest annual health check statistics for people with learning disabilities really tell us?
More checks and increased referrals, but many eligible adults are still missing out, while important questions remain.
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More checks and increased referrals, but many eligible adults are still missing out, while important questions remain.
Read more: buff.ly/kwkUScU
Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities | FAI
Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities: What Do the Latest Statistics Really Tell Us?
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August 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
What do Scotland's latest annual health check statistics for people with learning disabilities really tell us?
More checks and increased referrals, but many eligible adults are still missing out, while important questions remain.
Read more: buff.ly/kwkUScU
More checks and increased referrals, but many eligible adults are still missing out, while important questions remain.
Read more: buff.ly/kwkUScU
Our latest blog post reviews today’s fiscal update from the SFC, including some of the fiscal pressures in the run-up to this year’s budget.
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Fiscal update: Where does Scotland stand ahead of the budget? | FAI
In our response to the 2026-27 budget, we highlighted that the Scottish Government was again forecast to run a significant underlying deficit of around £659 million, which was higher than we had…
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August 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Our latest blog post reviews today’s fiscal update from the SFC, including some of the fiscal pressures in the run-up to this year’s budget.
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How feasible is a wealth tax for Scotland?
We look into how wealth is currently taxed in Scotland, what can we learn from other countries, and what practical challenges a Scottish wealth tax would need to overcome. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/a-wealth-tax...
We look into how wealth is currently taxed in Scotland, what can we learn from other countries, and what practical challenges a Scottish wealth tax would need to overcome. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/a-wealth-tax...
A wealth tax for Scotland: how feasible is it? | FAI
A wealth tax is a tax on the ownership of net wealth – the total value of someone’s assets minus their debts. Wealth taxes can be applied as a one-off tax, based on wealth held at a single point in…
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August 21, 2026 at 8:06 AM
How feasible is a wealth tax for Scotland?
We look into how wealth is currently taxed in Scotland, what can we learn from other countries, and what practical challenges a Scottish wealth tax would need to overcome. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/a-wealth-tax...
We look into how wealth is currently taxed in Scotland, what can we learn from other countries, and what practical challenges a Scottish wealth tax would need to overcome. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/a-wealth-tax...
🌍 New research: Economics Futures student Katie Trotter and Dr David Comerford explore trends in offshoring from 2000 to 2020 for 35 major economies. 📊
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https://fraserofallander.org/testing-the-offshoring-narrative-a-decomposition-of-global-emissions/
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August 19, 2026 at 7:35 AM
🌍 New research: Economics Futures student Katie Trotter and Dr David Comerford explore trends in offshoring from 2000 to 2020 for 35 major economies. 📊
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/offshore-glo...
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/offshore-glo...
Key Sectors in the Scottish Economy: An Analysis through Input-Output Tables
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Key Sectors in the Scottish Economy: An Analysis through Input-Output Tables | FAI
This analysis and article was produced by Economic Futures Summer Placement Student Charlotte Wren. While there is an important focus on its overall performance, many policy actions focus on…
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August 18, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Key Sectors in the Scottish Economy: An Analysis through Input-Output Tables
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🚨 New Research - An overview of the provision of affordable housing in Scotland, research for @sfha.bsky.social and ALACHO.
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https://fraserofallander.org/publications/an-overview-of-the-provision-of-affordable-housing-in-scotland/
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August 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🚨 New Research - An overview of the provision of affordable housing in Scotland, research for @sfha.bsky.social and ALACHO.
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Read more: buff.ly/n6fLoPb
🚨 GERS 2025-26 is out 🚨
What do - and don't - the latest figures tell us about Scotland’s public finances?
Read our reaction to today’s release, breaking down the key numbers and what’s driving them 👇
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What do - and don't - the latest figures tell us about Scotland’s public finances?
Read our reaction to today’s release, breaking down the key numbers and what’s driving them 👇
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-26...
GERS 2025-26 reaction: Scotland’s net fiscal balance narrows despite drop in North Sea revenues | FAI
The latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics have been published this morning, providing an updated picture of Scotland’s public finances in 2025-26. The figures show that…
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August 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
🚨 GERS 2025-26 is out 🚨
What do - and don't - the latest figures tell us about Scotland’s public finances?
Read our reaction to today’s release, breaking down the key numbers and what’s driving them 👇
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-26...
What do - and don't - the latest figures tell us about Scotland’s public finances?
Read our reaction to today’s release, breaking down the key numbers and what’s driving them 👇
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-26...
🚨GERS 2025-26 is out tomorrow!🚨
What should we be looking out for in the latest figures on Scotland's public finances?
Read our preview ahead of tomorrow's release 👇️
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What should we be looking out for in the latest figures on Scotland's public finances?
Read our preview ahead of tomorrow's release 👇️
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-20...
GERS 2025-2026 is out tomorrow! | FAI
A look ahead to the release of the Scottish Government’s GERS 2025-26 report.
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August 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
🚨GERS 2025-26 is out tomorrow!🚨
What should we be looking out for in the latest figures on Scotland's public finances?
Read our preview ahead of tomorrow's release 👇️
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-20...
What should we be looking out for in the latest figures on Scotland's public finances?
Read our preview ahead of tomorrow's release 👇️
fraserofallander.org/gers-2025-20...
New report on the importance of services trade to Scotland - including barriers that exist for businesses and how they can be addressed - research in partnership with Prosper and the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy.
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Scotland’s services exporters have strong growth potential—but regulatory barriers remain a major constraint | FAI
A new report highlights the central role of services trade in Scotland’s economy and identifies practical opportunities to strengthen the country’s international competitiveness. The report…
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August 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM
New report on the importance of services trade to Scotland - including barriers that exist for businesses and how they can be addressed - research in partnership with Prosper and the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy.
buff.ly/IrLBlhP
buff.ly/IrLBlhP
As the Burnham premiership draws its second week to a close, what do we make of the announcements so far? What's the strategy behind the devolution agenda, and what are the risks? And what might be the effects for Scotland? Read more below:
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Fiscal and economic policy in the Burnham era | FAI
If there is a word that has come to signify Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, it’s devolution. The new Prime Minister has made it a central plank…
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July 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
As the Burnham premiership draws its second week to a close, what do we make of the announcements so far? What's the strategy behind the devolution agenda, and what are the risks? And what might be the effects for Scotland? Read more below:
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Following the publication of the interim report from Sir Stephen Timms' review of PIP, we've published a blog that draws on evidence we shared with the review, including updated analysis of the disability employment gap.
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Keeping Up With The Timms Review
Following interest in our most recent programme of learning disabilities research, we had the opportunity to meet with Sir Stephen Timms in May...
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July 27, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Following the publication of the interim report from Sir Stephen Timms' review of PIP, we've published a blog that draws on evidence we shared with the review, including updated analysis of the disability employment gap.
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📢 New Scottish Business Monitor Q2 2026 📢
Almost two-thirds of firms now use AI, with adoption above 50% in construction, manufacturing and services for the first time.
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Almost two-thirds of firms now use AI, with adoption above 50% in construction, manufacturing and services for the first time.
🔗 Read the report here: buff.ly/9i0bNhk
July 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
📢 New Scottish Business Monitor Q2 2026 📢
Almost two-thirds of firms now use AI, with adoption above 50% in construction, manufacturing and services for the first time.
🔗 Read the report here: buff.ly/9i0bNhk
Almost two-thirds of firms now use AI, with adoption above 50% in construction, manufacturing and services for the first time.
🔗 Read the report here: buff.ly/9i0bNhk
New report out today looking at the economic contribution of British Allied Trades Federation industries.
The report provides important new insights into the economic contribution of these diverse industries.
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The report provides important new insights into the economic contribution of these diverse industries.
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/publications...
The Economic Contribution of BATF Industries | FAI
This report assesses the economic contribution of the industries represented by the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF). It was commissioned by BATF, representing the National Association of…
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July 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
New report out today looking at the economic contribution of British Allied Trades Federation industries.
The report provides important new insights into the economic contribution of these diverse industries.
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/publications...
The report provides important new insights into the economic contribution of these diverse industries.
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/publications...
How did the Scottish election shake out, and what are the initial signs saying regarding Parliamentary scrutiny? Read our final blog of the 2026 Election Analysis series below:
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June 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
How did the Scottish election shake out, and what are the initial signs saying regarding Parliamentary scrutiny? Read our final blog of the 2026 Election Analysis series below:
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How much of the Scottish budget goes towards preventing or reducing problems before they occur?
15% of budgeted spend for 2025/26 was preventative, according to a new Scottish Government pilot study.
Read our latest blog responding to the pilot results at the link:
15% of budgeted spend for 2025/26 was preventative, according to a new Scottish Government pilot study.
Read our latest blog responding to the pilot results at the link:
Preventative spending in Scotland | FAI
Prevention has become a watchword for Scottish Government publications, taking a central role in strategies like the Population Health Framework and the Public Service Reform Strategy.
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June 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM
How much of the Scottish budget goes towards preventing or reducing problems before they occur?
15% of budgeted spend for 2025/26 was preventative, according to a new Scottish Government pilot study.
Read our latest blog responding to the pilot results at the link:
15% of budgeted spend for 2025/26 was preventative, according to a new Scottish Government pilot study.
Read our latest blog responding to the pilot results at the link:
🚨 New Quarterly Economic Commentary 🚨
Our latest Commentary reflects on better-than-expected economic performance amidst global uncertainty, as well as the implications of the May elections.
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Our latest Commentary reflects on better-than-expected economic performance amidst global uncertainty, as well as the implications of the May elections.
🔗 Read the full Commentary: buff.ly/QT2qO9t
June 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
🚨 New Quarterly Economic Commentary 🚨
Our latest Commentary reflects on better-than-expected economic performance amidst global uncertainty, as well as the implications of the May elections.
🔗 Read the full Commentary: buff.ly/QT2qO9t
Our latest Commentary reflects on better-than-expected economic performance amidst global uncertainty, as well as the implications of the May elections.
🔗 Read the full Commentary: buff.ly/QT2qO9t
In April, Strathclyde's Learning Disabilities Research Network held a workshop bringing together network members and external organisations who support people with learning disabilities. Read our latest blog for a summary. fraserofallander.org/belonging-th...
Belonging Through Good Work: Workshop findings | FAI
A blog summarising the findings of Strathclyde’s Learning Disabilities Research Network’s latest collaborative workshop on employment.
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June 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM
In April, Strathclyde's Learning Disabilities Research Network held a workshop bringing together network members and external organisations who support people with learning disabilities. Read our latest blog for a summary. fraserofallander.org/belonging-th...
In our latest podcast episode, Jack Evans of @jrf-uk.bsky.social joins the FAI to discuss new research on local labour markets across Scotland and how employability challenges look different across areas.
Listen here 🎧️
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Listen here 🎧️
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June 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In our latest podcast episode, Jack Evans of @jrf-uk.bsky.social joins the FAI to discuss new research on local labour markets across Scotland and how employability challenges look different across areas.
Listen here 🎧️
buff.ly/wEycWaC
Listen here 🎧️
buff.ly/wEycWaC
The tackling child poverty agenda in Scotland is entering a pivotal phase, with a new government at the helm and statutory targets coming due in 2030. In this blog, we set out our key priorities for child poverty research over the next five years.
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Tackling child poverty in Scotland: new horizons for economic analysis
Since 2017, Scotland has been the only nation in the UK with statutory targets for reducing child poverty, placing the issue firmly at the centre of policymaking. The Fraser of Allander Institute…
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June 1, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The tackling child poverty agenda in Scotland is entering a pivotal phase, with a new government at the helm and statutory targets coming due in 2030. In this blog, we set out our key priorities for child poverty research over the next five years.
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📊NEW: Supervising ex-prisoners cuts reoffending substantially and pays for itself - every £1 spent on supervision avoids more than £2 in crime-related costs.
Read our blog and explore our dashboard to learn more about this work.
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Read our blog and explore our dashboard to learn more about this work.
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Study shows post-release supervision reduces reoffending | FAI
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde find that post-release supervision can play a meaningful role in reducing reoffending, particularly when it is well-designed, targeted, and applied at the…
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May 29, 2026 at 8:14 AM
📊NEW: Supervising ex-prisoners cuts reoffending substantially and pays for itself - every £1 spent on supervision avoids more than £2 in crime-related costs.
Read our blog and explore our dashboard to learn more about this work.
buff.ly/8fRJXLe
Read our blog and explore our dashboard to learn more about this work.
buff.ly/8fRJXLe
Our Learning Disability Research team was grateful to spend time this morning with Sir Stephen Timms (Minister for Social Security and Disability), discussing our work and evidence submitted to the Timms Review.
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Read our work on learning disabilities: buff.ly/R7aSKRO
May 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Our Learning Disability Research team was grateful to spend time this morning with Sir Stephen Timms (Minister for Social Security and Disability), discussing our work and evidence submitted to the Timms Review.
Read our work on learning disabilities: buff.ly/R7aSKRO
Read our work on learning disabilities: buff.ly/R7aSKRO
Post-release supervision cuts reoffending by 15% in the first month — and effects persist years later. 🎙️ Our latest podcast digs into new research by Markus Gehrsitz, Sam Grant and Stuart McIntyre.
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Podcast: Study shows post-release supervision reduces reoffending in short and long run | FAI
Ben Cooper is joined by Dr Markus Gehrsitz and Sam Grant to talk about their latest research on post-release supervision of offenders and its impact on reoffending. The backdrop to this study is that…
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May 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Post-release supervision cuts reoffending by 15% in the first month — and effects persist years later. 🎙️ Our latest podcast digs into new research by Markus Gehrsitz, Sam Grant and Stuart McIntyre.
buff.ly/yK9zJZ7
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This seems like a bad idea, just like we said about the Scottish proposal. Will likely solve nothing, cause shortages if cap very low or lead to artificially supplied (and wasteful) low quality products no one wants. National loaf anyone?
www.ft.com/content/8573... UK Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices
UK Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices
Retailers furious at government effort aimed at limiting impact of inflation
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May 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This seems like a bad idea, just like we said about the Scottish proposal. Will likely solve nothing, cause shortages if cap very low or lead to artificially supplied (and wasteful) low quality products no one wants. National loaf anyone?
Essential weekend reading - does the SG have a fiscal black hole? is the UK in hock to the bond markets? And more on child poverty statistics
Weekly update – fiscal holes, bond markets and child poverty analysis | FAI
Essential weekend reading - does the SG have a fiscal black hole? is the UK in hock to the bond markets? And more on child poverty statistics
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May 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Essential weekend reading - does the SG have a fiscal black hole? is the UK in hock to the bond markets? And more on child poverty statistics
In the final podcast episode of our election analysis series, we look at what the results mean for governing arrangements - and what we can expect next. Listen below:
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Ep 17: The aftermath of the elections | FAI
In the final episode of our election analysis series, we discuss what the results of the elections in Wales and Scotland mean…
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May 15, 2026 at 10:07 AM
In the final podcast episode of our election analysis series, we look at what the results mean for governing arrangements - and what we can expect next. Listen below:
fraserofallander.org/2026-scotlan...
fraserofallander.org/2026-scotlan...