Deputy Head of College @UofGSocSci & Assistant Vice Principal @UofGlasgow. Editor @EconObservatory. Chair @scotfisccomm. Retired piper. Views my own etc.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
Now on Early View: '70 years of Scottish National Accounts: 1948–2018'.
By Graeme Roy, Niall G. MacKenzie & Sandy Stewart.
@ProfGraemeRoy @sandystew28 @UofGAsbs @StrathBusiness
#EHS100
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Graeme Roy retweeted
The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: bit.ly/4bp81IE
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Graeme Roy retweeted
‘Capital’ spending is investment in public infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals. We explain why this is important for the economy and public services, and the outlook for capital spending in our new Insight. Read it here: bit.ly/4u6k861
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Graeme Roy retweeted
📢 We are looking forward to giving evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee tomorrow at 09:30
Watch live via the @ScotParl website: scottishparliament.tv
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Graeme Roy retweeted
Come along to our upcoming in person event exploring "What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament" 💬📊
👉Register now to secure your place: eventbrite.co.uk/.../what-sc…...
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Graeme Roy retweeted
Listen to our commissioners summarise the key points in our report below:
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We have published our forecasts that accompany the Scottish Government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement. Read them here: fiscalcommission.scot/public….
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 (1/10)
ALT The words “We have published Scotland’s Economic and Fiscal Forecasts” alongside the cover page for our publication.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
Jan 12
We have a couple of really great online events coming up this week - still time to sign up to attend. For more info visit enlighten.scot/events/or to register email events@enlighten.scot
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Graeme Roy retweeted
We are today launching a new SFC Insights series. These Insights will provide brief summaries of our work and role as Scotland’s Independent Fiscal Institution.
Read our first Insight here: fiscalcommission.scot/unders…
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Graeme Roy retweeted
We are often asked “how is the Scottish Budget funded?”
As we get ready for the Scottish Budget next week, today’s Insight considers the various funding elements that make up the Scottish Budget.
Read it here: fiscalcommission.scot/how-is…...
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Today’s Insight discusses the tools available to the Scottish Government for managing its Budget.
📎 Read today’s Insight here: fiscalcommission.scot/managi…
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8 Oct 2025
We're all delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to @scotfisccomm - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
A huge thanks too for our retiring commissioners Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon!
8 Oct 2025
We've two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
17 Sep 2025
In the final episode of our Key Figures series, Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, @ProfGraemeRoy.
Listen here: buff.ly/mopTyxd
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Graeme Roy retweeted
16 Sep 2025
We’ve just published our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives paper considering how climate change mitigation could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. Read it here: bit.ly/46hZaFV
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ALT The words “We’ve published analysis on how climate change mitigation could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability” alongside the cover page for our publication.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
1 Sep 2025
Tomorrow at 09:30, we will appear at @SP_FinancePAC to give evidence on our latest publications. Watch live on Scottish Parliament TV: scottishparliament.tv
ALT The words “We look forward to giving evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee tomorrow at 09:30” alongside a picture of a calendar showing Tuesday 2 September and a link to scottishparliament.tv
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Graeme Roy retweeted
The #UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic #growth into a clear set of priorities in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced 📈
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@TPIProductivity
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Graeme Roy retweeted
Some of the authors include @DianeCoyle1859, @UofGVC, @PatrickDiamond1, @nigel_driffield, @TeraPauliina, @thomasforth, @jundu_econ, @timleunig, @RichardALJones, @r_ortegaargiles, @ProfGraemeRoy, and is edited by @bart_ark, @andywwestwood and our @EconSteveM & @AdrianPabst1 👇
The #UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic #growth into a clear set of priorities in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced 📈
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Graeme Roy retweeted
14 Jul 2025
There's still time to register for the LeadHERship Retreat.
This 2-day retreat in Glasgow aims to boost your executive presence and accelerate your career growth. The programme is designed for women by women.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5kppztwf.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
25 Jun 2025
We have published our update on the Scottish Government’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy. You can find it here: bit.ly/4lfanwU
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ALT The words “We have published our update on the Scottish Government’s MTFS.” alongside the cover page of our publication.
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Graeme Roy retweeted
9 Jun 2025
📺 Tomorrow at 09:30, we will appear at @SP_FinancePAC to give evidence on our latest economic and fiscal forecasts for Scotland. #ScotBudget
You can watch us live at scottishparliament.tv or find the recording within a day or two on YouTube here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
ALT The words “We look forward to giving evidence to the Finance Committee on our recently published forecasts” alongside a picture of a calendar showing Tuesday 10 June.
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