Scottish productivity has all but stalled in the last fifteen years and a turnaround is required if future living standards are to improve. This report makes recommendations for government, policymakers, business and trade unions, based on the conclusions of new research and case studies.
The David Hume Institute has teamed up with The Hunter Foundation and the Centre on Constitutional Change to produce a free ebook to answer voters’ questions before the EU referendum on June 23. Britain’s Decision – Facts and Impartial Analysis, involves scholars socialising in European affairs from leading universities. They have identified 19 key questions that underpin the debate and they offer objective, independent analysis of these issues.
The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission in partnership with the David Hume Institute examine the background of almost 850 leaders in politics, business, the media and other areas of public life in Scotland; this report looks at the social background of the people who run Scotland.
Alan Peacock dissenting… contains essays on Alan Peacock’s life and his work as an economist in government, on the constitution, civil justice, the arts, heritage and broadcasting and his role as an academic leader and mentor.
Hector L. MacQueen
This paper is a revised and updated version of an earlier one prompted by an interview with the then Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Sir David Steel (now Lord Steel), published in The Scotsman on Boxing Day 2002. He indicated that he had, “in the light of experience”, come to favour having a form of second chamber in the Scottish Parliament.
Professor Duncan Maclennan
Scotland has a good record in the way it procures big infrastructure projects – but that does not mean it can’t be improved. The long approval, planning and procurement cycle can mean that projects get bunched – leading to feast and famine and making it difficult for companies to plan and build up a skilled workforce.
Professor Alf Young
Lessons from the international success of Scotch Whisky. A study on internationalising Scotland’s industry.
Professor John Curtice
This paper analyses the aftermath of the referendum and considers what the implications might be for Scotland’s political and constitutional future.
David Bell and David Eiser
Inequality is now an issue of global interest. It is widely believed that inequality is increasing. What can the Scottish Government do?
David Bell, David Eiser, Michael McGoldrick
Data from the last three decades is used to identify key economic and social trends that have influenced inequality in Scotland.
HOP 101. Jeremy Peat
What are the options for Scotland with regard to currency in the event of a “yes” vote in the September 2014 referendum?
Charlie Jeffery, Ray Perman
Should Scotland be an independent country? Choosing an answer to that question, as Scotland’s electors will on 18 September 2014, is a choice of huge significance. So how will we come to a decision?
Research Paper No. 3 Bea Cantillon
Delivering Social Security: Options in Scotland’s Constitutional Debate. This conversation explores how we guarantee welfare through social security and other measures and is one of the most disputed issues in Scottish and UK politics.
Research Paper No. 16 David Saunders
ESRC Conversation 4 “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 15 Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets
ESRC Conversation 4 “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 14 David Simpson
ESRC Conversation 4 – “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 13 Luis Correia da Silva
ESRC Conversation 4 – “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 12 Iain Osborne
ESRC Conversation 4 – “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 11 Martin Cave, Jon Stern
ESRC Conversation 4 – “Competition Policy and Regulation: in the context of Constitutional Change in Scotland”
Research Paper No. 10 Trisha McAuley, Andrew Faulk
ESRC Conversation 3 – ”The Scottish Energy Sector: in the Context of Possible Constitutional Change in Scotland”.
