Public Knowledge
Public Knowledge
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Revealing how Scotland & the UK really work, uncovering the deals & relationships shaping the country we find ourselves in today… &, for better or worse, the kind of country we could find ourselves in tomorrow.
Together we shine a light on how decisions shaping your life are made. We break down the big stuff & make it make sense, one episode at a time.
Join us. Let’s build a movement of people bringing public knowledge to light.
Because some things should never be kept in the dark.
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The podcast delves into significant topics such as Scotland's economy, the implications of devolution, and public finance management, with episodes examining the North Sea oil money, the complexities of budgeting in Scotland, and how public policies impact everyday life, ensuring comprehensive exploration of pressing issues.
Revealing how Scotland & the UK really work, uncovering the deals & relationships shaping the country we find ourselves in today… &, for better or worse, the kind of country we could find ourselves in tomorrow.
Together we shine a light on how decisions shaping your life are made. We break down the big stuff & make it make sense, one episode at a time.
Join us. Let’s build a movement of people bringing public knowledge to light.
Because some things should never be kept in the dark.
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The most important Scotland-England rivalry you’ve probably NEVER heard of… is the one that matters most for the health of the Scottish Finances!
Join me in Part 2 of this interview with Professor Graeme Roy – where we unpack:
* The largely unknown financial formula that puts us in direct competition with England;
* How Scottish stereotypes could be holding our economy back; and
* The need to move beyond a Westminster focus and scrutinise Scottish Government decision making…
If you’re curious about getting under the skin of the real, and really very important story, of Scotland’s changing economic fortunes and how they will impact us all, then this episode is for you!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Shades of Economic Growth
04:30 Link: Economic Growth & Public Services
06:17 Where Scotland-England Rivalry GETS REAL
09:47 Tax Revenue Growth: Impact on Scottish Budget
11:07 The Importance of High-Quality Jobs
14:52 Scotland's Dynamic & Evolving Economy
19:48 Stories Matter: Mythbusting is Critical to Scotland's Future Economy
21:20 Improving What Scotland DOES Control
25:35 Where is the Vibrancy, the New Ideas, the Challenge?
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Graeme Roy is Chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, Scotland’s official independent economic and fiscal forecaster, and Professor of Economics, Deputy Head of the College of Social Sciences and Assistant Vice Principal at the University of Glasgow.
He was previously Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde and a former Senior Civil Servant in the Scottish Government, where he was Head of the First Minister’s Policy Unit.
His research focus is on economic policy and devolution. He is a regular commentator on the Scottish economy, including a column for The Herald newspaper.
He is a past independent adviser to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee, and a former member of the UK Government’s Scottish Business Taskforce and the Scottish Government’s National Economic Transformation Council.
Outside of university, Graeme is a board member of Stirling Community Enterprise a social enterprise based in the Raploch area that supports community-based training and employment.
In 2023, Graeme was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). In 2024, he was awarded the Adam Smith Prize by the RSE for his “substantial contribution to public policy and public life in Scotland”.
You can find out more about Graeme’s work here: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/business/staff/graemeroy/#biography
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