{"product_id":"fiscal-sustainability-of-an-independent-scotland","title":"Fiscal sustainability of an independent Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this report, we use a model of the UKÕs and ScotlandÕs long-run public finances to project levels of public revenues and spending over the next 50 years, taking into account projected changes in the size and demographic structure of the population. \u003cbr\u003e\nWe examine:\u003cbr\u003e\n¥ the long-run fiscal pressures that an independent Scotland may face;\u003cbr\u003e\n¥ how these would differ from those facing the UK;\u003cbr\u003e\n¥ the size of the fiscal consolidation that may be required to put ScotlandÕs public finances on a sustainable path. \u003cbr\u003e\nAn independent Scottish government might not need to implement such a fiscal consolidation immediately, but these long-run fiscal pressures should form an important part of the backdrop to any discussions about potential restructuring of Scottish taxation and public spending in the event of independence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Amior","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44929044709537,"sku":"9781909463288","price":43.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/1nw6zjdz-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1747591794","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/fiscal-sustainability-of-an-independent-scotland","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}