Fraser of Allander Institute@Strath_FAI

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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Joined January 2016
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📢 NEW REPORT | How much does renewable energy contribute to Scotland's economy? Our latest research estimates that in 2024, the sector supported: ⚡ £14.9bn in output 💼 49,200 FTE jobs 📊 £5.1bn in GVA Read our new report here: buff.ly/7HKSqt7

Nearly 50,000 jobs supported by Scotland’s renewable energy industry | FAI

Scotland’s renewable energy industry supported an estimated 49,200 full-time equivalent jobs and £14.9 billion of economic output in 2024

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Healey’s first Budget is tomorrow, and he doesn’t have much room to manoeuvre. Our final UK budget preview looks at what’s changed since March, what we’ve heard so far, and what we’ll be watching for Scotland tomorrow. Read more here: 👉 buff.ly/dEb1EOv

UK Budget Preview #3: A new Chancellor, but similar problems | FAI

Tomorrow John Healey stands up to deliver his first Budget as Chancellor, and the first fiscal event for both him and Prime Minister Andy Burnham. In this final preview blog, we look at what’s...

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The Prime Minister recently announced a change to the way State Pension is increased each year - a reform that he has suggested will pay for a National Care Service in England. What would be the implications of these changes for Scotland? Read our latest: buff.ly/gA1ZS3e

Changes to State Pension and the implications for Scotland | FAI

The Prime Minister (PM) recently made waves by announcing a change to the way State Pension is increased each year, a reform which he has suggested will fund a new National Care Service (NCS).

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What does preventative budgeting look like in practice? Our new case study presents the approach taken in Victoria’s Early Intervention Investment Framework and lessons for Scotland. Read more here: buff.ly/qZOfhfp

Learning from Australia’s preventative budgeting framework | FAI

Prevention has played a large role in key Scottish Government publications such as the Public Service Reform Strategy. Over the summer, the Scottish Government established a new Prevention Unit.

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What does the UK Government’s devolution agenda mean for Scotland? In the second of our UK Budget preview series, we look at how devolution works across the UK, what’s been announced so far, and what it could mean for Scotland. Read it here 👇buff.ly/yFrvXJD

UK Budget Preview #2: What does the UK Government’s devolution agenda mean for Scotland? | FAI

What devolution is, where it currently stands across the UK, set out what has been announced so far, and consider what all of this might mean for Scotland

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With a week to go until the UK Budget, what does it actually mean for Scotland’s budget? In the first of our UK Budget preview series, we go back to basics on Barnett, Block Grant Adjustments and how UK decisions feed through north of the border. buff.ly/S98laaz

UK Budget Preview #1: How does the UK Budget affect Scotland? | FAI

It’s autumn, and therefore the start of the fiscal event season. Here in Scotland the first draft Budget of the new parliamentary session will be announced on 3 December. Before then, we have the UK…

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How can we strengthen cross-organisational collaboration across the UK's statistical system?
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Our recs: Prioritise user needs Embed comparability & evaluate the coherence of official & unofficial data sources Protect & strengthen collaboration within & across the 4 nations Invest in collaborative capacity Reduce consultancy dependence & pool local resources
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Read our report here: buff.ly/TaAXWkR

Towards Systemwide Solutions: Unlocking Collaboration Across the UK’s Statistical System | FAI

The UK’s statistical system is arguably one of the most complex in the world with a fast-changing policy landscape, devolved legislation, more than 100 producers of official statistics and differing…

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🎙️ New podcast episode out now! This week’s episode of Fraser Focus: Low-Income Households is on housing, featuring special guests Glen Bramley (Heriot-Watt University) and Eli Harji (Scottish Federation of Housing Associations). Tune in now 👇️ buff.ly/8AdqsNM
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Financial insecurity could be damaging workers' earnings and holding back wider economic productivity, according to our latest report. The research, funded by JRF, highlights how financial pressures can deepen existing inequalities. Read the report: buff.ly/ulp7hqY
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📢 NEW: Scottish Business Monitor Q3 2026 📢 Business activity improved across all six headline indicators, but firms remain cautious about the outlook. We also look at firms’ relationship with the Scottish Government and AI adoption. 🔗 Read the report: buff.ly/vg8Eag2

Scottish Budget offers opportunity to back business ambition with action | FAI

Reform of business rates comes top of the list of priorities for businesses, according to the latest Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) produced by the Fraser of Allander Institute, based at the...

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🎙️ New podcast episode out now! This week’s episode of Fraser Focus: Low-Income Households is all about the cost of living, featuring special guests Juliet Stone and Abigail Davis (CRSP) and Russell Gunson (Robertson Trust). Tune in now 👇 buff.ly/TS05vMh
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ICYMI: our new Fraser Focus podcast series is underway! The first series explores key economic issues affecting low-income households in Scotland and the UK. Intro episode below. Our first main episode out next week as part of Challenge Poverty Week. buff.ly/GNbki8q
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Chirsty McFadyen (FAI) and Andrea Tonner (Marketing) are running a zine making workshop on 26 October. The workshop asks people with learning disabilities, autism and other disabilities to get creative on what good work means for you. Sign up here: buff.ly/UCF5FaG
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📊 Our latest Economic Commentary is out. Scotland's economy has held up well, but there are signs of a labour market under strain. We also assess the Programme for Government ahead of the Scottish Budget on 3 December. Read the full commentary 👇 buff.ly/RwthxfX

FAI Economic Commentary Q3 2026 | FAI

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🎧️ New podcast episode out today 🎧️ This episode introduces our new Fraser Focus series on low-income households across Scotland and the UK. Stay tuned for our first episode next week on the cost of living! buff.ly/XbxbYPv
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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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