Attitudes and Behaviours
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Scotland's fiscal framework: Assessing the agreement
The Smith Commission Agreement, published on 27 November 2014, set out proposals for substantial fiscal devolution to the Scottish Parliament.
Opinion
Budget Analysis 2016
In broad terms, the Chancellor’s destination is the same now as it was at the time of the Autumn Statement.
Opinion
Scottish Labour’s Tax Proposals
In the first of a series of analyses of the Scottish parties’ manifesto proposals from the University of Stirling and Centre on Constitutional Change, David Bell and David Eiser consider the
Opinion
A bold new vision for welfare in Scotland?
A camel, so the saying goes, is a horse designed by a committee.
Opinion
Council Tax: The beginning of the end?
The much-anticipated report of the Commission on Local Tax Reform may take Scotland one small step closer to the end of Council Tax but, says David Eiser, agreement on a replacement is just as
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Small States in the Modern World: Vulnerabilities and opportunities
Small States in the Modern World comprehensively assesses the different modes of adaptation by small states in response to the security and economic vulnerabilities posed by global change.
Opinion
The Triumph of EVEL: What next for the English Question?
Michael Kenny and Daniel Gover consider the constitutional implications of parliament's approval of English Votes for English Laws.
Opinion
Challenging the government’s policies on inequality and poverty
David Eiser reports from a 'Challenge Poverty Week' event and asks - Is Naomi Eisenstadt an adviser who could make a difference?