Research and analysis

Scotland analysis: Macroeconomic and fiscal performance

The fifth paper in the UK government's Scotland analysis series, which looks at Scotland’s place in the UK and how it contributes to and benefits from being part of the UK.

• From: HM Treasury, Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, Cabinet Office, and The Rt Hon Danny Alexander
• Published: 3 September 2013

Documents

Full report including annexes

Ref: ISBN 978-0-10-186942-3, PU1525, Cm. 8694

PDF, 1.19 MB, 124 pages

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Infographic: economy

PDF, 160 KB, 1 page

Infographic: oil and gas receipts

PDF, 136 KB, 1 page

Summary leaflet: macroeconomic and fiscal performance

PDF, 298 KB, 2 pages

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Details

This paper is the fifth in the Scotland analysis series. It discusses the macroeconomic performance of Scotland as part of the UK, how the UK’s broad and diverse tax base helps maintain public spending stability in Scotland, and the potential impact of a border between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Published 3 September 2013