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A Wealthier, Fairer ScotlandThe Political Economy of Constitutional Change

Edited by Michael Keating

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How can Scotland use its new and existing powers to create a brighter economic and social future?

The ambition of the Scottish Government is to create a wealthier and fairer nation. Following the devolution acts of 1998, 2012 and 2016, it has extensive powers and resources to fulfill its ambition. This interdisciplinary collection of essays asks how it can be achieved, given the range of powers available, economic constraints, institutions and public support. Looking at economic policy, taxation and welfare, A Wealthier, Fairer Scotland provides a realistic analysis of the opportunities and constraints facing a small, devolved nation. After years of debate on what powers Scotland should have, this book examines how they might be used to shape the country’s future.

Table of contents

Preface

1. The Political Economy of Devolution, Michael Keating

2. Taxes and Spending Patrizio Lecca, Peter G McGregor and Kim Swales

3. Inequality in Scotland: Dimensions and Policy Responses David Bell, David Eiser and Katerina Lisenkova

4. Towards a Fairer Scotland? Assessing the Prospects and Implications of Social Security Devolution Nicola McEwen

5. A More Gender-Equal Scotland? Childcare Policy in Scotland after the Independence Referendum Craig McAngus and Kirstein Rummery

6. Constitutional Change, Social Investment and Prevention Policy in Scotland Paul Cairney, Malcolm Harvey, and Emily St Denny

7. Getting to a Wealthier and Fairer Scotland Michael Keating and Robert Liñeira

ReferencesList of Figures List of Tables

About the author

Michael Keating

Michael Keating is Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen and Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh; he was also co-founder and Director of the Centre on Constitutional Change. He is the author of several publications, including but not limited to State and Nation in the United Kingdom: The Fractured Union (OUP, 2021), The Independence of Scotland. Self-Government and the Shifting Politics of Union (OUP, 2009) and The Government of Scotland. Public Policy Making after Devolution (EUP 2005).