The Barnett Formula under the Smith Reforms is examined by Dr Jim Cuthbert in a paper for the Fraser of Allander Institute. Building on previous work, it turns out that both relative population growth, and… Read More »Barnett Formula post Smith Commission
The Jimmy Reid Foundation has published a fresh analysis of the Smith Commission proposals. CuthbertJRFSmithPaperMay2015 The paper, ‘Smith Commission: why the economic and fiscal arrangements need to be changed’, by renowned independent economists, Jim Cuthbert… Read More »Smith Commission proposals revisited
Glasgow University holds the personal papers of Jimmy Reid. The full reference for the collection is: University of Glasgow Archive Services, Papers of James Reid, GB0248 DC455 The catalogue for the Jimmy Reid collection is available online… Read More »Archive of Jimmy Reid
Glasgow University holds the personal papers of Jimmy Reid. The full reference for the collection is: University of Glasgow Archive Services, Papers of James Reid, GB0248 DC455 The catalogue for the Jimmy Reid collection is available online… Read More »Archive of Jimmy Reid
Leading independent economist submits critical evidence to the Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the implementation of the Smith Commission proposals. Dr Jim Cuthbert has submitted critical evidence on Scotland’s Fiscal Framework in response… Read More »Serious Criticism of Smith Commision Tax Proposals
The outsourcing of public services provision to private providers has a detrimental impact on the workforce and a knock-on effect on the quality of care, says a new TUC report.
The outsourcing of public services provision to private providers has a detrimental impact on the workforce and a knock-on effect on the quality of care, says a new TUC report.
The life and work of internationally respected feminist economist, the late Professor Ailsa McKay, is celebrated by leading politicians, policy makers and academics at a conference in her honour.
Scottish Parliament warned action needed to protect FOI The Scottish Information Commissioner, Rosemary Agnew, has warned the Scottish Parliament that immediate steps must be taken to protect freedom of information (FOI) rights from the damage… Read More »Maintain, Extend & Promote FoI Rights!
On 1st January 2015, people in Scotland celebrated 10 years of having an enforceable right to access information from our 10,000 plus public bodies in Scotland. What impact has this right made to the lives of individuals and communities?