Devolution and Independence: The Scottish Economy
Published: 22 March 2023
6 April. A joint event with University of Glasgow and The National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
A joint event with University of Glasgow and The National Institute of Economic and Social Research
6 April 2023, 09:45 - 11:45am
Room 206, Business School Lecture Theatre, University of Glasgow
As the cost-of-living crisis shows little sign of abating, living standards across the UK are set to fall for millions of households over the coming year. How will ongoing low economic growth and the UK’s poor productivity performance affect the prospect of recovery in Scotland where there are areas of prosperity but also areas of structural disadvantage and deprivation? What role can further devolution or independence play in improving Scottish socio-economic development and well-being?
This event will bring together academics and policy makers to discuss the state of the Scottish economy and the impact of greater devolution or independence. The partnership between Glasgow University and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) will present the latest findings from NIESR’s economic forecast for Scotland – including growth, productivity, employment and the growing problem of inactivity. We will also hear from Scottish experts on what role further devolution or independence could play in helping or hindering the Scottish economy.
Speaker Profiles
Arnab Bhattacharjee – Arnab is the Research Lead for Regional Modelling and Microsimulation at NIESR as well as being Head of Economics at Heriot-Watt University.
Ronald MacDonald – Ronald is currently Research Professor in Macroeconomics and International Finance in the Adam Smith Business School. Prior to this he held the Adam Smith Chair of Political Economy, 2006-2015, and the Bonar Macfie Chair of Economics, 2005-2006, both at the University of Glasgow.
Anton Muscatelli - Anton Muscatelli has been Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow since 2009. From 2007-2009 he was Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University. Prior to 2007 he held various roles at the University of Glasgow including Vice-Principal.
Adrian Pabst – Adrian is the Deputy Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and leads the Public Policy Team. He was also previously a Professor of Politics at the University of Kent.
Graeme Roy - Graeme is Dean of External Engagement in the College of Social Sciences. He supports academics across the College in communications, research, impact, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, he was Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde.
Further information: business-events@glasgow.ac.uk
First published: 22 March 2023
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