Monthly Archives: January 2014

Economics of Scottish independence

John Curtice reviews the polls. He finds that most indicators continue to suggest that the verdict will be No and argues that although the debate will range far and wide in the coming months, the victory will ultimately go to … Continue reading

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A Partnership of Equals

Dr Nicola McEwen presents her thoughts on the prospects for Scottish – UK relations in event of a yes vote. Read the report from the ScotCen Scottish Social Attitudes event.

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Scotland and the public health politics of independence

In a recent editorial in the BMJ, Kat Smith and Jeff Collin of the Global Public Health Unit at the University of Edinburgh assess the prospects of Scottish independence leading to greater innovation in public health policy. When the Scottish … Continue reading

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Debt – the first move

In a piece originally published by the Scottish Sun on 15 January 2014, David Bell discusses the recent UK Governemnt announcement regarding debts in response to concerns from the markets about the status of UK debt should Scotland become independent.  The UK … Continue reading

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Debt – the first move

In a piece originally published by the Scottish Sun on 15 January 2014, David Bell discusses the recent UK Governemnt announcement regarding debts in response to concerns from the markets about the status of UK debt should Scotland become independent.  The UK … Continue reading

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Event Series: The Politicians and the Professionals

The David Hume Institute and the RSE Young Academy of Scotland are particularly pleased to be able to announce this new series of seminars in which senior politicians from each of the five parties represented at the Scottish Parliament will speak … Continue reading

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