Scottish poverty study calls on governments to tackle rising deprivation
Findings from the largest study of poverty and deprivation ever conducted in the UK.
Economic analyses and critiques, including a focus on sustainability, inclusive growth and the community economy.
Sustained effort is needed to secure an economic legacy for local communities
A report from GoWell in the East End examines the likelihood of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and associated regeneration activities, having economic impacts upon the East End.
The Glasgow games are over but the legacy debate continues
By Kenneth Gibb, University of Glasgow The 20th Commonwealth Games have come and gone. Glasgow has demonstrated that it can successfully deliver a large-scale, global, multi-sport and cultural event. It can fill the stadia, shuttle people around the city relatively efficiently, and generally provide a positive and memorable experience for visitors and residents alike. I…
Legacy?
Policy Scotland has have established a new legacy research network to bring cities and academics together to share learning about what works and what does not from sporting and cultural events around the world
Legacy Research Network conference
First International Legacy Network Conference: Glasgow 2014: Legacy, Partnership, Regeneration? October 14-16 2015, Mitchell Library, GlasgowConference Organised by Policy Scotland at the University of Glasgow, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life. You are warmly invited to attend and/or participate at the above multi-disciplinary professional and academic conference. We welcome…
Business regulation for an independent Scotland – a view from down under
Paper on the future prosperity of Scotland in independence viewed from Australia.
Scottish independence is bad economics for three reasons
Analysis of currency options for an independent Scotland by Professor Ronald Macdonald.
Event: Commonwealth Future Cities Business Networking
Date: Thursday 24th July 2014 This networking event is intended as a companion session for the main Commonwealth Games Business Conference and provides a complementary Future Cities focus to the UKTI British Business House established in the city for the Games. As Glasgow is the UKs Future City Demonstrator city, it has developed considerable expertise…
An enquiry about an alternative sustainable economic policy
Call for papers for a conference focused on a different direction for economic policy to achieve the objectives of a sustainable and equitable Scotland.
Charity: increased food bank use linked to welfare cuts
Speech by Denis Curran at a Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee about foodbank use.