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Press release: Scots brace for tougher economic times
Press release: Scots brace for tougher economic times

The latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker shows Scots’ deep pessimism about tougher economic times ahead.

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Blog: How Free Bus Passes for Young People are boosting the economy
Blog: How Free Bus Passes for Young People are boosting the economy

Ellie Craig discusses how under 22’s free bus passes are helping to build a fairer, more connected, and more prosperous Scotland for everyone.

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Press Release: Bold Reform Needed to End Scotland’s Housing Polycrisis
Press Release: Bold Reform Needed to End Scotland’s Housing Polycrisis

New report calls for radical shifts in housing policy to tackle record homelessness, rising rents, and declining homeownership.

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025

Read insights from the August 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, how is the economy affecting people’s lives in Scotland?

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025

Read insights from the May 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, what do people think about the economy and how is affecting their life in Scotland?

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025

Our latest independent economic tracker reveals the economy is emerging as a key priority as 62% of Scots say conditions have worsened in past year.

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The Economy in Plain English with Branko Milanovic
The Economy in Plain English with Branko Milanovic

Catch up with the Economy in Plain English in conversation with world-leading economist Branko Milanovic

Research Launch: Prosperity Begins at Home
Research Launch: Prosperity Begins at Home

Catch up with the launch of research from Professor Duncan Maclennan, Prosperity begins at home.

Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025 Insights
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025 Insights

Catch up with our latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker and hear how the insights compare with those from people’s shopping baskets