Articles
ARTICLES
We look at topical debates in Scotland's political scene and help cut through the myths.
SCOTLAND'S SHARE
OF THE UK DEFICIT
This article will explain the definition of fiscal balance and, using the 2018-19 ONS Country & Regional statistics, explain how the constituent nations and regions of the UK contribute to this overall figure.
TOWARDS AN 'ENGLISH GERS'
One of the questions that often arises when discussing Scotland’s fiscal position is ‘Why is there is no English GERS?’ This article explores the ONS regional revenue & expenditure statistics.
FISCAL TRANSFERS
Fiscal transfers are a key component of an integrated economy. This article explores and explains how this applies to the countries and regions of the United Kingdom.
SCOTLAND AND THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
This articles explores Scotland's Public Revenue and Expenditure throughout the 20th century using the available historical sources.
THE UNKNOWN REGION
HMRC publish Regional Trade Statistics on a quarterly basis. This article explores why these cannot be used to determine Scottish Imports and Exports and shows where more accurate numbers can be found.
NORTH SEA OIL AND GAS
The latest Oil and Gas statistics from the Scottish Government were published on the 23 February 2017. This article explores some of the myths around Oil and Gas statistics.