The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

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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
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Episodes
  • "Holyrood stands under the microscope of their own gaze" - reflections after Scotland misses its interim child poverty targets

    "Holyrood stands under the microscope of their own gaze" - reflections after Scotland misses its interim child poverty targets
    Apr 3 2025

    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (00:38) What do the latest child poverty statistics say?

    (01:49) What was JRF's reaction to the stats?

    (03:09) Can we see an impact from Scottish Child Payment?

    (06:09) How do we achieve the 2030 targets from here?

    (09:24) Modelling of options to meet 2030 targets

    (12:57) What about cost?

    (19:27) How might UK Government proposed benefits changes impact poverty levels?

    (23:30) How will the changes impact Scotland's finances?

    (25:41) What happens in Scotland if the work capability assessment is replaced by the PIP assessment?

    (28:20) What's next for child poverty analysis at the FAI and JRF?
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    32 mins
  • Disability benefit cuts and limited fiscal headroom: Reflections on the spring statement

    Disability benefit cuts and limited fiscal headroom: Reflections on the spring statement
    Mar 28 2025

    PARTICIPANTS

    Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

    Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

    Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

    TIME STAMPS

    (0:30) Economic conditions leading up to the spring statement

    (16:15) What announcements were made and how do they affect Scotland?

    (21:10) OBR estimates for policy costs and savings

    (30:25) What fiscal policy changes might we expect later this year?

    (37:40) What are the UK's prospects for growth?

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    45 mins
  • Energy transition and digital transformation present enormous opportunities

    Energy transition and digital transformation present enormous opportunities
    Mar 24 2025

    PARTICIPANTS

    Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute
    Angela Mitchell, Senior Partner for Scotland & Northern Ireland, Deloitte
    Lesley McEwan, Director in Deloitte's Infrastructure and Capital Programme Team, Deloitte

    TIMESTAMPS

    (10:50 ) What purposes could public land be put to?
    (14:10) Taking the demand to the supply – data centres
    (15:40) Grid infrastructure issues must still be tackled
    (16:40) Digital opportunities
    (19:23) Threats and opportunities from AI, including smart cities
    (22:28) What can Scotland learn from other cities around the world
    (24:30) A key role for research and academia
    (25:23) Power hungry AI
    (26:50) Use of digital and AI for public service reform
    (29:57) Civil service efficiency
    (31:50) Economic impact of these opportunities, including employment
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    41 mins
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