The economic case for an independent Scotland

Swinney, John (2014) The economic case for an independent Scotland. Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 37 (3). pp. 52-66. ISSN 2046-5378

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Abstract

This article puts forward an economic case for Scotland becoming independent. There have been many debates regarding the economic consequences of independence. This paper sets out Scotland’s economic and financial potential, and how economic prosperity and resilience are not well served by the current UK economic model of constitutional framework.