After Brexit
The Economics of Scottish Independence
by Gavin McCrone
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After Brexit calmly and objectively takes readers through the key economic aspects of secession. In doing so, and in the matter-of-fact way it deals with economic reality, it almost feels like an act of subversion
The Spectator
Dedicated to the art of impartiality… this study of the economics of Scottish independence offers plenty of insights
The Scotsman
This well balanced look at Scotland’s view of independence following Brexit is an essential guide for anyone interested in politics and economics
Scots Magazine
While the effect of Brexit could lead to more support for independence… McCrone highlights several challenges he says independence would bring
The Times
I strongly recommend that it should be read by everyone interested in the facts of a debate that tends to go on and on
Energy Voice
About the Book
Pressure for independence remains a major force in Scotland, but the case for it has changed substantially since the referendum of 2014. In the 2016 Brexit referendum, 60 per cent of the Scottish electorate voted to remain part of the European Union– the only part of the UK to reject Brexit so unequivocally.
This new analysis takes into account a host of economic issues including deficit, debt, currency, energy (including North Sea oil and gas), pensions, mortgages and the financial sector. It weighs up the advantages of rejoining the EU single market, either as a full EU member or as a member of the EEA, with the disadvantages of a hard border with the rest of the UK.
Independence would create opportunities, but it would also bring many thorny problems which the Scottish government, and the Scottish people, would have to face.
The Author
Gavin McCrone
Gavin McCrone has written and lectured about the Scottish economy over a period of many years. For over two decades he was Chief Economic Adviser to successive Secretaries of State for Scotland. He was successively head of two Scottish Government Departments – the Industry Department for Scotland and the Scottish Development Department.Related
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