The Fraser of Allander Institute is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. Part of @Strath_Econ.
Glasgow, Scotland
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🎙️ Introducing Fraser Focus - a new podcast series from the Fraser of Allander Institute exploring economic issues affecting Scotland and the UK.
Our first series focuses on low-income households and poverty.
🎧 Intro episode next week, first of 10 main episodes on 6 October.
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What do Scotland's latest annual health check statistics for people with learning disabilities really tell us?
More checks and increased referrals, but many eligible adults are still missing out, while important questions remain.
Read more: buff.ly/kwkUScU
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Our latest blog post reviews today’s fiscal update from the SFC, including some of the fiscal pressures in the run-up to this year’s budget.
Read more: fraserofallander.org/2026-08…
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How feasible is a wealth tax for Scotland?
We look into how wealth is currently taxed in Scotland, what can we learn from other countries, and what practical challenges a Scottish wealth tax would need to overcome. Read more below: fraserofallander.org/a-wealt…
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🌍 New research: Economics Futures student Katie Trotter and Dr David Comerford explore trends in offshoring from 2000 to 2020 for 35 major economies. 📊
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/offshor…
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Key Sectors in the Scottish Economy: An Analysis through Input-Output Tables
Read more: fraserofallander.org/key-sec…
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🚨 New Research - An overview of the provision of affordable housing in Scotland, research for @sfha_hq and ALACHO.
Read more: buff.ly/n6fLoPb
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🚨 GERS 2025-26 is out 🚨
What do - and don't - the latest figures tell us about Scotland’s public finances?
Read our reaction to today’s release, breaking down the key numbers and what’s driving them 👇
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🚨GERS 2025-26 is out tomorrow!🚨
What should we be looking out for in the latest figures on Scotland's public finances?
Read our preview ahead of tomorrow's release 👇️
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As the Burnham premiership draws its second week to a close, what do we make of the announcements so far? What's the strategy behind the devolution agenda, and what are the risks? And what might be the effects for Scotland? Read more below:
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Following the publication of the interim report from Sir Stephen Timms' review of PIP, we've published a blog that draws on evidence we shared with the review, including updated analysis of the disability employment gap.
Read more: buff.ly/FvGLIhL
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📢 New Scottish Business Monitor Q2 2026 📢
Almost two-thirds of firms now use AI, with adoption above 50% in construction, manufacturing and services for the first time.
🔗 Read the report here: buff.ly/9i0bNhk
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New report out today looking at the economic contribution of British Allied Trades Federation industries.
The report provides important new insights into the economic contribution of these diverse industries.
Read the full report here: fraserofallander.org/publica…
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How did the Scottish election shake out, and what are the initial signs saying regarding Parliamentary scrutiny? Read our final blog of the 2026 Election Analysis series below:
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On Thursday 30 July, @StrathFAI’s @MGehrsitz will present his research on the effects of offender supervision, supported by @adr_uk and @MoJGovUK
This is an @ONS Research Excellence Talk, to sign up click here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-cust…
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How much of the Scottish budget goes towards preventing or reducing problems before they occur?
15% of budgeted spend for 2025/26 was preventative, according to a new pilot study.
Read our latest blog responding to the pilot results at the link:
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🚨 New Quarterly Economic Commentary 🚨
Our latest Commentary reflects on better-than-expected economic performance amidst global uncertainty, as well as the implications of the May elections.
🔗 Read the full Commentary: buff.ly/QT2qO9t
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New work from @ScotHealthEq uses administrative data to model employment and inactivity across Scottish local authorities. Explore their dashboard to learn more!
With recent labour market data quality issues, it's increasingly difficult to know how many people aren't in work in Scotland. We built a model to address this last year, which we've expanded to local authorities. Data quality is especially problematic in small areas like Orkney:
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In April, Strathclyde's Learning Disabilities Research Network held a workshop bringing together network members and external organisations who support people with learning disabilities. Read our latest blog for a summary buff.ly/slgsWBV
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In our latest podcast episode, @jackdmevans of @jrf_uk joins the FAI to discuss new research on local labour markets across Scotland and how employability challenges look different across areas.
Listen here 🎧️
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