Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary
Founded in 1975, the Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary is the leading publication on the Scottish economy and offers authoritative and independent analysis of the key issues of the day.
The Commentary provides in-depth analysis of the current performance and future prospects of the Scottish economy, including short- and medium-term forecasts for economic growth and the labour market.
The Commentary also provides a platform for the dissemination of high quality research on issues facing the Scottish economy. It publishes articles from leading experts in academia, industry, policy and the third sector.
The Economic Perspectives and Policy sections of the Commentary contains accessible, policy-relevant research and commentary on the Scottish economy and wider economic and public policy issues.
Latest Fraser of Allander Commentary
December 2018: volume 42, number 4
A smooth Brexit transition crucial for Scotland’s economy
The Scottish economic growth in 2018 is on track to be at its highest rate since 2014, according to the latest economic commentary. The Institute predicts growth of 1.4% in 2019, 1.5% in 2020 and 1.4% in 2021 – presuming the UK secures smooth transition from the EU.
A disorderly Brexit remains the biggest threat to Scottish jobs and growth. The Bank of England have set out a ‘worst-case’ scenario which could see the UK economy shrink by around 8% from 2019.
To put that in context, this would be around double the size of the recession Scotland witnessed during the financial crisis, and would be equivalent to an extra 100,000 people unemployed in Scotland.
Economic Perspective articles:
- FAI Perspectives - City Deals in Scotland
- FAI Perspectives - Competition Policy
- FAI Perspectives - Water as an economic resource
Back issues
September 2018: Volume 42, number 3
Upturn in Scottish economic growth but a smooth Brexit transition is vital to avoid derailing progress
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Economic Perspective individual sections:
Monetary and fiscal policy in a newly independent Scotland
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Economic Perspective articles:
FAI Perspectives - Could a reduction in alcohol consumption be a good thing?
FAI Perspectives - Performance of high growth firms in Scotland
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Individual sections of the Commentary
March 2013: Volume 36 number 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 36 No 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 36 No 3, March 2013
June 2013: volume 37 number 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 37 No 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 37 No 1, June 2013
October 2013: volume 37 number 2
February 2012: volume 35 number 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 35, No 3
- Fraser Ecomomic Commentary Press Release, Vol 35 No 3 - February 2012
June 2012: volume 36 number 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 36, No 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 36 No 1 - June 2012
November 2012: Volume 36, number 2
March 2011: volume 34 number 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 34, No 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 34 No 3 - March 2011
June 2011: volume 35 number 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 35, No 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 35 No 1 - June 2011
November 2011: volume 35 number 2
February 2010: volume 33 number 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 33, No 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 33 No 3 - February 2010
June 2010: volume 34 number 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 34, No 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 34 No 1 - June 2010
November 2010: volume 34 number 2
February 2009: volume 32 number 3
- Fraser Economic Commentary Vol 32, No 3, February 2009
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 32 No 3 - February 2009
June 2009: volume 33 number 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary, Vol 33, No 1
- Fraser Economic Commentary Press Release, Vol 33 No 1 - June 2009
November 2009: volume 33 number 2
This series of Special Issues gathers together a number of current and policy related papers on particular themes. The latest issue focuses on economic and social aspects of peripheral regions.
- Special Issue No 5 - Competitive tendering and Scottish ferry services
- Special Issue No 4 - Economic and Social Aspects of the Peripheral Region
- Special Issue No 3 - Economic and Energy System Modelling - April 2012
- Special Issue No 2 - Whither Scottish Higher Education - April 2011
- Special Issue No 1 - Energy and Pollution - January 2011
