The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIME STAMPS (0:25) What is the Barnett formula and what does it do? (2:50) What came before the Barnett formula and how was it different? (9:25) Has the Barnett formula resulted in convergence on spending...

Scottish Health Equity Research Unit Website Scottish Health Equity Research Unit BlueSky (0:34) Introduction  (01:15) Origins of SHERU (04:42) Historical context of health inequalities research  (8:40) Impact and Implementation  (16:50) Interactions between Policy and Research (20:42) Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches  (27:36) Goals and Aims of SHERU Intro/Outro by Ian Macartney

PARTICIPANTS Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Jack Williamson. Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIMESTAMPS (00:3o) BOE: interest rates and the outlook for growth  (07:00) Budget process and developments  (10:20) Two child limit mitigation  (16:45) Q4 2024 Scottish Business Monitor (20:10) Upcoming fiscal ev...

Timestamps  (00:36) Inflation data and MPC expectations (07:45) GDP growth (11:00) Scottish Budget Report developments (20:08) Other fiscal news in 2025 (22:01) Allison and Mairi discuss air quality research (26:20) Hannah and Mairi discuss the Scottish Child Payment and foodbank usage (31:45) Ben and Mairi discuss Economic Futures (35:40) Live! Scottish GDP data comes out during the podcast

PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Emma Congreve, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde TIME STAMPS (0:21) Summary of main announcements (1:37) Mitigation of the two-child limit (3:42) What has happened wi...

FAI economist Hannah Randolph is joined by Luke Michaelides and Phil Gooding from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Consumer Prices team to talk about inflation statistics. We cover what measures of inflation are produced by ONS, how they differ, and recent developments in methodology and the data underlying the statistics. We end by discussing how inflation rates impact households and busi...

(0:00) - Introducing the GEMINOA project - background and context (1:16) - Key findings: Glasgow's 46% emissions reduction National grid decarbonisation impact Sector-by-sector breakdown (3:32) - Local policy measurement challenges: (7:30) - Economic implications: (11:00) - Future outlook: GEMINOA project developments Policy implications Upcoming research

In our 100th podcast episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss what was announced in the UK budget statement and how it will affect Scotland. We also talk about whether OBR publications alongside the budget shed more light on the budgetary "black hole" left by the previous government, and whether or not this budget signals a signif...

Deputy Director João Sousa joins FAI economist Hannah Randolph to discuss our expectations for the budget statement on Wednesday as well as what we can learn from past chancellors' first budgets and the role of the OBR in the budget process.  To read more about past chancellors' first budgets, check out the details here: https://fraserofallander.org/publications/uk-budget-preview-3-first-budgets-o...

In this episode, Brodie Gillan is joined by Chirsty McFadyen, and Laura Robertson, who is a Research Manager at the Poverty Alliance. Brodie, Chirsty, and Laura discuss the Serving the Future project in the context of Challenge Poverty Week. Serving the Future is a three-year action research project working with hospitality employers and workers funded by the Robertson Trust. The project is seekin...

(00:35) Mairi discusses the headlines from our commentary publication, covering the main indicators of economic conditions (03:55) Douglas reflects on whether this chimes with the experience he is having with clients (07:12)  Mairi, Joao and Douglas discuss the latest data on Scottish Income Tax, and our old friend fiscal drag (15:03) Mairi and Joao discuss our analysis of fiscal black holes (21:3...

Episode Notes In this episode, Hannah Randolph is joined by Chirsty McFadyen who leads on our learning disabilities employment research. Hannah and Chirsty discuss the Equality Act and its implementation issues, as well as some of our latest findings from speaking to employers. We are also joined by Liam Brown, Entrepreneurial Executive at Young Enterprise Scotland, who discussed his neurodivergen...

Institute Deputy Director Emma Congreve is joined by fellow Deputy Director Joao Sousa and Director Professor Mairi Spowage to discuss all the fiscal announcements over the last month and what they mean for Scotland.   

Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join FAI economist Hannah Randolph to discuss GERS statistics for 2023-24, including the net fiscal balance, details of changes in revenues and spending, how Scotland compares to other UK nations and regions, and what it all means for the independence debate.  GERS 2023-24 can be found on the Scottish Government website at: https://www.gov.scot...

FAI Deputy Director João Sousa is joined by OBR Deputy Chief of Staff Laura Gardiner to discuss the OBR's recent work on the drivers of the growing gap in income tax paid per person in Scotland relative to the UK average. Find the OBR's working paper on devolved income tax at: https://obr.uk/forecasts-in-depth/forecast-methodology/#working More OBR analysis and devolved forecasts are available at:...

Participants  Dr Hannah Randolph, Economic Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Rebecca Kay, Senior Researcher, Migration Policy Scotland Time stamps (0:20) Context: Immigration trends in Scotland (1:40) What are current attitudes towards immigration like in Scotland? (6:45) What views do people have on the contribution of immigrants to Scotland? (14:45) What m...

Participants  Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde  Emma Congreve, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde  Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Time stamps (0:20) New cabinet and expectations for a fiscal event (6:00) What changes might Labour make to wor...

PARTICIPANTS  Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, 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 (00:40) Main policy areas in the party manifestos (02:00) Devolution, devolved issues, and fundi...

PARTICIPANTS  Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, 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 (0:20) Are plans to increase tax compliance credible? (10:10) Can the UK government raise the gl...

PARTICIPANTS  Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, 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 (0:20) Fiscal headroom, economic growth, and the role of the OBR forecasts (15:55) Can the new g...

Participants:    Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, 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 Timestamps: (0:20) New inflation numbers and BoE interest rate decision (8:40) Manifesto update: SNP,...

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, 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 Timestamps: (0:20)  Are the parties' costings and funding plans for their commitments believable? (09:50) Addi...

Participants Ben Cooper. Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde  Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps  (00:51) Initial reactions to the manifestos published this week (18:35) Our Health and Social Care Briefing P...

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (00:20) £2k rise in taxes per household to fund Labour's commitments? (12:30) Council Tax reform and...

Participants: Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Timestamps: (0:30) First GE debate in Scotland   (8:50) Immigration announcements (19:00) Personal care reform (2...