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Latest News
The latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker shows Scots’ deep pessimism about tougher economic times ahead.
Ellie Craig discusses how under 22’s free bus passes are helping to build a fairer, more connected, and more prosperous Scotland for everyone.
New report calls for radical shifts in housing policy to tackle record homelessness, rising rents, and declining homeownership.
Latest Research
Read insights from the August 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, how is the economy affecting people’s lives in Scotland?
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?
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.
Catch up with past events
Our last three events are highlighted below. Catch up with more past events are here.
Catch up with the Economy in Plain English in conversation with world-leading economist Branko Milanovic
Catch up with the launch of research from Professor Duncan Maclennan, Prosperity begins at home.
Catch up with our latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker and hear how the insights compare with those from people’s shopping baskets