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
Joined January 2016
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🎧️ New episode 🎧️
Christian Calvillo from the Centre for Energy Policy joins FAI economists to discuss how energy prices are set, how they influence inflation, and long-term strategies to reduce energy prices in the UK.
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🎙️ New podcast episode out now!
Episode 3 of Fraser Focus: Low-Income Households covers income from work, featuring special guests Jack Evans (Joseph Rowntree Foundation) and Anna Hirvonen (Poverty Alliance).
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Wondering what the new announcements on UK property income tax mean for Scotland? 🏠
We’ve set out what’s changing, what it means for Scottish landlords, and why the UK’s decision will affect the Scottish budget.
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📢 UK Budget Response UPDATE📢
With little room to manoeuvre whilst adhering to fiscal rules, Healey chose to rearrange, not reimagine.
We’ll have more detailed analysis on the technical side of the numbers tomorrow!
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📢UK Budget Analysis📢
Our initial response to Healey's first budget will be out soon!
More detailed analysis of the Budget's implications for Scotland will follow throughout today and tomorrow.
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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
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
🎙️ 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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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