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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Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
This seems like a bad idea, just like we said about the Scottish proposal. Will likely solve nothing, cause shortages if cap very low or lead to artificially supplied (and wasteful) low quality products no one wants. National loaf anyone?
EXCLUSIVE: UK government is in talks with large supermarkets about voluntarily capping food prices on basic food items, four people told @FT. Comes after SNP’s food caps were branded a 1970s style gimmick.
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Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
My latest @_HeraldBusiness article: why the BoE decided to wait, and why the UK Govt ought to be exploring how to design a targeted scheme rather than a repeat of 2022's blank-cheque approach
heraldscotland.com/news/2599…
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
Delighted to welcome Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes to the launch of the CBI-@AGinsight Productivity Index 2025.
Business leaders will be discussing with the DFM and our panel of Alan Shanks, Addleshaw Goddard, and @emma_nomics how to improve productivity in Scotland.
#SPI25
ALT Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Alan Shanks, Head of Scotland, Addleshaw Goddard, Emma Congreve, Fraser of Allander Institute and CBI Scotland Director Michelle Ferguson at the launch of the CBI-Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Productivity Index at the international law firm's offices in Edinburgh.
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We have a few spaces left for an in person event on Tax and Poverty on the 5th December in Glasgow.
Aimed at experts and non-experts alike.
Speakers include @MikeBrewerEcon, Sara Cowan (@SWBG) and @ElaineMaag
More info and link to register here:
eventbrite.com/e/poverty-and…
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
At 9am tomorrow we'll continue to discuss accountability in the Budget in public with representatives from @ScotHumanRights, @Strath_FAI, @SWBG and @ALLIANCEScot.
We'll then share points raised in last week's meeting with @ShonaRobison and @kaukabstewart.
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
1/7 New stats from @NatRecordsScot show 1017 drug misuse deaths in Scotland in 2024. That’s down 13% from 2023 - the lowest level since 2017. A welcome shift but drug deaths remain far higher in Scotland than elsewhere in Europe & are deeply tied to poverty and inequality.
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'Do we value social care?' | As demand grows, join this vital discussion on the future of social care. #FoP2025
🤝 In partnership with @scottishcare
🧏♀️ BSL interpreted
🗣️ @CMochan, @SP_HSCS, @emma_nomics, @Strath_FAI, @DrDMacaskill, @AnneIFICScot
🎟️ ow.ly/CAoc50WkuPA
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Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
The new Population Health Framework rightly backs prevention and whole-system work to cut health inequalities—but most actions stay within health policy, with fewer concrete x-government efforts on social determinants like housing.
Read our response: scothealthequity.org/sheru-r…
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
Scotland’s air quality has improved significantly in the last few decades, but there are notable inequalities in pollution exposure, esp. by ethnicity, income, & housing tenure (thread)
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Upcoming webinar on everyone's favourite subject: Council Tax reform! Featuring mainly Ken Gibb, but also myself, JRF's Deborah Hay, and Prof David Heald.
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In anticipation of our webinar tomorrow, our latest article is on new child poverty data in Scotland.
Read it here: scothealthequity.org/new-chi…
And sign up for our webinar with @ChirstyResearch @HL_Randolph @Matchnet_ and @emma_nomics here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-future-…
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
Hear about the impact of ESCoE work on improving interregional trade measurement from @MairiSpowage (ESCoE and @Strath_FAI @UniStrathclyde).
Full video: tinyurl.com/5ae8rucr
#Research @ONSfocus
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On #scotnight
🔷 What might any welfare reforms mean for Scots who receive benefits? @jrf_uk
& @Strath_FAI
🔷 @Georgia_Edkins, @StewartMcDonald & @Cat_Headley make up our Monday Night Panel - welfare reforms, the looming exodus of SNP MSPs and Ferguson Marine losing out on a ferries contract
📺 STV at 10:40pm / available live on player.stv.tv
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
Research by @UofGArtsHums @Strath_FAI reveals that innovative tax and benefits policies could dramatically improve financial security for UK screen industry freelancers – and potentially reverse a worrying exodus of talent from the sector.
Read more ➡️ gla.ac/43orK91
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Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
We are at #ScotHot25 today! Visit us at Stand 965👋
Stop by to learn more about our latest research and the new Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit, created to support both employers and employees.
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
ICYMI: Yesterday, we published we published findings from a two-year study on hospitality workers in Scotland.
Read on for the key takeaways …🧵
Fraser of Allander Institute retweeted
We started our inquiry on #CouncilTax this week – hearing that a focus on gaining cross-party #political consensus on reform may be standing in the way of change.
Emma Cosgrove is Deputy Director at the Fraser of Allander Institute 📺👇
@Strath_FAI
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On the latest episode of the @Strath_FAI podcast, co-leads @emma_nomics and Katherine Smith have a candid discussion about the origins of the unit, the historical context behind research in health inequalities, and SHERU’s future goals.
Listen now: buff.ly/417DrhB
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📢 NEW: Tourism and Hospitality Toolkit Launched Today 📢
We are delighted to launch our new toolkit for Scotland’s hospitality industry, in collaboration with @skillsdevscot @Springboard_UK and the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Leadership Group.
tourismhospitalitytoolkit.co…
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There's still time to book your place! Join @ServingFuture @Strath_FAI @skillsdevscot at launch of new toolkit to support sustainability in Scotland's #tourism and #hospitality industry.
🗓️ 10am Thu 20 Feb. Free webinar and toolkit!
We can help reduce low-pay in Scotland's hospitality industry. Join us to find out how.
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
ALT servingthefuture.scot Webinar Final Report and toolkit launch Thursday 20th February, 10am online. Book now. Join the discussion with The Robertson Trust, Skills Development Scotland, Springboard. Image of young male waiter carrying three plates.