futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just. https://www.futureeconomy.scot
👤 Joined on 15 August 2024
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@futureeconscot.bsky.social@futureeconscot.bsky.social → @futureeconscotbsky.bsky.social@futureeconscotbsky.bsky.social → @futureeconscot.bsky.socialMeeting the Scottish Government's poverty eradication, NHS improvement, and climate goals will require more public resources. @miriambrett.bsky.social explains why the governemnt'current strategy of closing the fiscal gap through 'efficiency' savings could be harmful and proposes an alternative.
Show PostThis week I gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament' on the sustainability of Scotland's tax and spending plans. A short snippet below on why the government should not just invest ScotWind revenues strategically through a wealth fund, but also take public equity stakes in future ScotWind rounds.
Show PostCourtesy of @futureeconscot.bsky.social a great wee map outlining who owns Scotland's offshore wind. www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
Show PostDrilling in Rosebank and Jackdaw will not deliver energy security or an economic boost for UK households. Our latest @futureeconscot.bsky.social blog argues the North Sea is in long-term decline and only a rapid transition to green energy can deliver a prosperous, resilient future.
Show PostNEW: Has devolution helped or hindered Scotland's economy? 🏴 Critics claim it has failed. I dug into more than two decades of data to test that claim (it's wrong), and identify lessons England. 🧵
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