2021 and earlier news
Thank you for being part of the Institute's journey in 2021.
Watch our year in highlights.
Lockdown showed us that the internet is an essential utility but parts of Scotland will be left behind if access to high speed broadband is not levelled up. Read Lucy Higginson’s blog.
DHI’s response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on tax policy and the budget.
Share your thoughts on all aspects of the David Hume Institute’s work. Take part in our survey now.
Susan Murray, Director of the David Hume Institute, gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration committee following its response to the consultation on Public Finances in 2022-23.
As the football transfer deadline day passed last week, many teams made key appointments to their squads. Player’s data and match statistics underpinned transfer decisions. It’s no different in business: data matters and should affect the choices being made.
Susan Murray’s latest blog.
The David Hume Institute is challenging business and investment leaders to embrace change to realise the benefits of greater diversity in top leadership roles.
Read more here.
DHI Response to the Scottish Parliament’s call for views on Scotland’s public finances in 2022-23 and the impact of COVID.
Our latest briefing paper sets out plans for a new agreement on multi-year budgeting that could deliver more open discussion about funding for public services and enable longer-term planning for their delivery.
Global Expert considers the actions needed to help all of Scotland’s places thrive post-pandemic.
We have all had to think about risk a lot over the last 12 months. But how much do you know about the risk in other aspects of your life?
With sanitiser stations, record postal votes and social distancing stretching queues to vote long into the distance, the Scottish Parliament 2021 election was very much not business as usual. The next term of Parliament won’t be either.
Many of us will know or have children who ask ‘why’ a lot - as we build back better from Covid, economists and policymakers should be asking the same question.
Imagining Scotland in 2070 may feel like another universe, but thinking beyond election cycles and constitutional questions gives space to think beyond the every day.
Sir John Elvidge reflects on his six year tenure as Chair of the David Hume Institute
International insights from the Global South Series, in partnership with WEvolution. the Glasgow based self reliant organisation, gave us a new perspective from the Global South.
Challenging misconceptions about economics is essential to attract more diverse people into the profession. Dr Arun Advani and Mairi Spowage on the need for urgent change.
“Being heard is powerful and I want more people, no matter what age they are, to experience it.” Kieran from Fife took part in a David Hume Institute community conversation in November 2020 when he was 14. He tells us in his own words why we should all listen to young people as equals.
This week has seen a flood of headlines from around the world about antiquated British views. It doesn’t matter what you personally think of Meghan Markle or the monarchy, for many international observers this affects their perception of the UK.
The Action Project had to be about listening. And, it had to be us working in a way that enabled people to take part beyond the usual suspects. Read why our latest research is looking further with diversity.
People want to ensure “good” comes out of the pandemic and they are taking action to make that happen.
The framing of discussions on tax limit open conversation. Is it time to change the narrative?
The David Hume Institute has announced the appointment of four new trustees alongside the promotion of existing trustee Ken Barker, who will take over as chair in March 2021 from Sir John Elvidge.
Susan Murray reflects Professor Linda Scott book, The Double X Economy and what it means for who gets heard in economic debate.
Have you ever looked around a meeting room and noticed lots of similar people? The David Hume Institute’s latest research shows that the top leaders in Scotland do not reflect the diversity of the country.
Dr Arun Advani and Dr Andrew Summers join the David Hume Institute and Charlotte Barbour to discuss their new research and the measures that could be an important part of our post Covid-19 economy.
EICC Live and the David Hume Institute presents Jonathan Taylor in conversation with Fran van Dijk.
We are moving into new phase of the Covid-19 public health crisis. The sudden and dramatic disruption of the shutdown triggered an economic shock far bigger than anything in recent years. Now thoughts are turning to the foundations for economic recovery. Will they be the same as before the crisis?
Blog discusses labour market challenges and the recent decline in youth employment – earning while learning - following the publication of a new report “Death of the Saturday job”
As more becomes known about the UK Government’s future approach to migration, the debate is moving on, just like the migrants.