Scottish Independence Issues and Questions : Regulation, Supervision, Lender of Last Resort and Crisis Management
Scottish Independence Issues and Questions : Regulation, Supervision, Lender of Last Resort and Crisis Management
Brian Quinn
2013
A paper by the former acting Deputy Governor of the Bank of England considering a range of issues facing an independent Scotland including currency options, financial regulation, bank supervision and crisis management.
Outstanding Students and Philanthropic Contributions in Scottish Education
HOP 98. Outstanding Students and Philanthropic Contributions in Scottish Education
Lindsay Paterson
2013
This research paper investigates ways in which outstanding students in all fields of study within the Scottish school education syatem could be identified and mentored. It examines how diverse sources of funding could be sought to help to change Scotland’s educational culture to once again have the reputation of not only providing opportunitites for everyone but also of fostering true individual excellence.
A New Union for Today’s World
HOP 97. A New Union for Today’s World
David Steel
2013
Lord David Steel’s presidential address to the Instituteof 21 March 2013.At this fascinating stage in the constitutional development of Scotland and the UK what kind of union is in prospect? What kind of union is optimal? Lord David Steel, our Honorary President and a man with many decades of highly relevant experience spanningScotland, the UK as a whole, Europe, the Middle East, China and indeed most parts of the world, will outline his thoughts on the best form of balancing autonomy and devolution.
Unlocking the Potential in Scotland's Public Services – from good to great by 2020
HOP 96. Unlocking the Potential in Scotland's Public Services – from good to great by 2020
Robert W Black
The former Auditor General for Scotland examines the the challenges ahead for Scotland’s public services and the need for “transformational” change to meet those challenges.
Instinct or Analysis; are they Choices for Scotland?
HOP 95. Instinct or Analysis; are they Choices for Scotland?
Ian Byatt
2012 Annual lecture by Sir Ian Byatt. This lecture brought together Sir Ian’s decades of experience as an influential economist with his respect for Hume and Adam Smith. In sum ‘My plan is to use my lifetime experience of practicing economics in government, in the Treasury, in other Government Departments, and as a water regulator, to draw out lessons, and tips, to guide those applying economics to issues of public policy, especially the issues facing Scotland today.’
Further Education, the Scottish Labour Market and the Wider Economy
HOP 94. Further Education, the Scottish Labour Market and the Wider Economy
Kristinn Hermannson, Ewart Keep, Patrizio Lecca, Jeremy Peat, Lesley Sutton, J Kim Swales
Three research papers on the role of Further Education colleges within the Scottish labour market and wider economy. Includes analysis of the College sector, finance vs benefits and the role of incentives.
Public Sector Remuneration in Scotland
HOP 93. Public Sector Remuneration in Scotland
David Bell, Stephen Boyd, Alex Bryson, Bob Elliott, Eddie Frizzell, Alastair Hatchett, Bill Howatt, David Londsdale,Jeremy Peat, David Watt
A collection of essays put together by Bob Elliott of Aberdeen University and David Bell of Stirling University covering the current and prospective position for decision making across components of the sector.
Performance Differences Across Local Authorities
HOP 92. Performance Differences Across Local Authorities
Lesley Sutton
“If the average UK public service provider was as efficient as the top quartile, there would be a 20% to 30% saving in the £250bn cost of most public services.” This paper explores the scope for improving the average performance across local authorities with practical examples of how this is achieved already with a KPMG case study.
Dialogues Concerning the Banking Crisis
HOP 91. Dialogues Concerning the Banking Crisis
Alistair Darling
2011
Alistair Darling’s views on the banking crisis, the economic problems that ensued and their implications; including a Scottish perspective. As the Chancellor of the Exchequer at the time of the crisis, he is ideally placed to provide an informed view. Given that we are now at some distance from the immediacy of the crisis, and it is a year since Mr Darling remitted office, the time is right for him to provide a considered view of events and their implications – for Scotland in particular – and the way forward.
Higher Education in Scotland: a critical topic
HOP 90. Higher Education in Scotland: a critical topic
David Bell, Anthony Cohen, Andrew Cubie, Ian Diamond, James Fraser, Jim Gallagher, Alan Langlands, Chris Masters, Gavin McCrone, Iain McMillan, Andrew Miller, Anton Muscatelli, Teresa Rees, Joan Stringer, Stewart Sutherland
A key topic in the campaign leading up to the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2011 there is growing concern that higher education in Scotland needs reform and is at risk as a result of the changes to funding in England and other parts of the UK. These 16 essayswhose authors include economists, university principals and other informed parties cover a broad spectrum of issues and proposals not only the question of funding.