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The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

By: Fraser of Allander Institute
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 The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.2021 Fraser of Allander Institute Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • GERS-onomics: reflections on the latest figures

    GERS-onomics: reflections on the latest figures
    Aug 14 2025

    (00:29) What is GERS and why is it important?

    (10:19) What do the latest figures tell us and what factors are driving changes?

    (14:23) What were our thoughts on the Scottish Government response?

    (25:51) How likely is GERS to feature in the upcoming general election?
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    33 mins
  • Innovation in Scotland - Opportunities and Challenges

    Innovation in Scotland - Opportunities and Challenges
    Aug 11 2025

    04:27 - What does the UK innovation survey say about innovation in Scotland?

    07:10 - Is there really a decline in innovation across Scotland?

    12:00 - Is business investment in Scotland really less than rest of UK?

    15:44 - Product innovation versus process innovation

    21:00 - How do skills shortages affect innovation?

    24: 00 - How does company size affect innovation?

    27:04 - How can businesses collaborate with universities to address skills development?

    29:00 - Where is the policy environment in Scotland when it comes to innovation?
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    36 mins
  • A Tentative Recovery for Scottish Business Sentiment?

    A Tentative Recovery for Scottish Business Sentiment?
    Aug 8 2025

    (00:38) What is the Scottish Business Monitor?

    (02:44) What business types are represented and what is the sample size?

    (04:28) Has poor business sentiment from Q1 2025 recovered in Q2?

    (06:50) What changes have we seen based on the changes to employer national insurance contributions?

    (08:37) What does business sentiment look like for 2026?

    (11:26) What factors are contributing to current business sentiment?
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    15 mins
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