The Scottish Constitution - Towards a New Settlement
13 Dec 2007 by
A compliation of Policy Institue papers covering all aspects of the constitutional debate from fiscal autonomy to local government. Contact the Institute to order a copy.
Introduction: Democracy & Liberty in Scotland
How Good Are Scotland’s Schools? - Update October ‘07
23 Oct 2007 by Policy Institute
How Good Are Scotland’s Schools? - Update October ‘07
Hope in the North Atlantic
27 Sep 2007 by Oli Breckmann
How the Faeroe Islands could inspire economic and cultural renewal in the Highlands and Islands.
The Key to Economic Success in Scotland
11 Jun 2007 by Brian Ashcroft & David Bell
The Key to Economic Success in Scotland
How to Cure Scotland’s NHS
23 Apr 2007 by Gillian Bowditch, Dr Anna Gregor, Professor Andrew Walker, with a commentary by Professor David Simpson
Three views, based on the public debate of February 13th.
How Good Are Scotland’s Schools?
28 Mar 2007 by James Stanfield
The evidence from home and abroad.
How Good Are Scotland’s Schools?
Saving Devolution
05 Mar 2007 by Dr Craig F Smith
Practical Reform of the Constitutional Settlement in Scotland.
The New Land Economy
14 Dec 2006 by Dr Mark Pennington & Tom Miers
A new approach to planning, development, conservation and infrastructure.
Old Stones In A New Setting
15 Nov 2006 by Tom Miers
Breathing new life into Scotland’s built heritage.
The Political Economy Of Devolution
13 Sep 2006 by Professor Sir Donald Mackay & Professor David Bell
The Political Economy Of Devolution
Prison & The Family
21 Jun 2006 by Clive Fairweather CBE
How Prison Works And Using Family Ties To Limit Prisoners’ Reoffending.
Citizen & State - Three Visions For Scotland In 2026
25 May 2006 by John McTernan, Brian Monteith & Michael Russell
A paper based on the Policy Institute Winter Debate of 18th January 2006.
Citizen & State - Three Visions For Scotland In 2026
The Economic Case For Fiscal Autonomy
19 Apr 2006 by Prof. Ronald MacDonald & Prof. Paul Hallwood
An outside contribution to the debate on fiscal autonomy.
The Economic Case For Fiscal Autonomy
Restoring Liberties
20 Mar 2006 by Craig F Smith
Five Principles For A Liberal Constitution
University Bonds
02 Feb 2006 by Ben Reilly
Using Graduates’ Future Income To Fund Higher Education
Europe And China: The Fatal Conceit
28 Nov 2005 by Andrew Neil
Annual Hayek Lecture to the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Europe And China: The Fatal Conceit
Out Of The Sidings
31 Oct 2005 by Adam Bruce
How To Get Better Investment And Management In Transport
A Manifesto For The Arts
25 Oct 2005 by William J Baumol, Alan Peacock
Six Principles To Guide Government Arts Policy
Adopt A Highway
03 Aug 2005 by Stuart Crawford
A Citizens’ Solution To Scotland’s Litter Problem.
Flat Taxes
09 Jun 2005 by John Chown
The Case For Radical Tax Reform.
Taking Liberties
11 May 2005 by Craig F Smith
How Modern Democracy Leads To Big Government.
Reviving The Scottish Water Industry
31 Mar 2005 by Professor Colin Robinson
Reviving The Scottish Water Industry
Submission to Business Growth Enquiry
07 Mar 2005 by Policy Institute
The Policy Institute’s submission to the Scottish Parliament Enterprise & Culture Committee Business Growth Enquiry
Submission to Business Growth Enquiry
Scotland’s Productivity Gap
28 Feb 2005 by Policy Institute
New Research Highlights Scotland’s Productivity Weakness
Scotland’s Economy: New Points of Departure
01 Dec 2004 by Policy Institute
This introduction is from a booklet which compiles six previous Policy Institute papers which are published separately on this web site. The booklet is available for £10.
Scotland’s Economy: New Points of Departure
The Planning Famine
07 Nov 2004 by Professor Sir Donald Mackay
Reforming Land Use Planning In Scotland
Setting Schools Free
22 Oct 2004 by Frank Gerstenberg
How Teachers and Parents Could Transform Scotland’s Education
Fantasy Jobs
19 Sep 2004 by Alan Peacock & David Simpson
Finding A Better Measure Of Indirect Employment
Enlightened Universities - Beyond Political Agendas
25 Jun 2004 by Professor C Duncan Rice
Enlightened Universities - Beyond Political Agendas
Financing Our Future
21 May 2004 by Ross Leckie
Ideas For Scotland’s Vital Financial Sector
Beyond the New Consensus
27 Mar 2004 by Tom Miers, with an introduction by Professor Sir Alan Peacock
Introducing Price Competition into Public Services
The Voyages Of The Starship “Scottish Enterprise”
10 Dec 2003 by George Kerevan & Gavin Don
Lessons and Ideas For Scotland’s Economic Agency
The Voyages Of The Starship “Scottish Enterprise”
Paying Our Way
01 Dec 2003 by Professor Ross Harper CBE & Iain Stewart
Should Scotland Raise Its Own Taxes?
Electing Local Heroes
28 Nov 2003 by Craig F Smith
Seven steps to rejuvenate Local Government
A Healthy Future for Scotland
03 Nov 2003 by Professor Nick Bosanquet
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Cure for the NHS in Scotland
The Tim’rous Beastie - Scotland’s Economic Performance Analysed
09 Oct 2003 by Professor Donald MacRae
The Tim’rous Beastie - Scotland’s Economic Performance Analysed
Scotland’s Hidden Tax Cutting Powers
09 Oct 2003 by Adam Bruce & Tom Miers
Scotland’s Hidden Tax Cutting Powers
What Future For Scotland? - Policy Options For Devolution
01 Mar 2003 by Various
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What Future For Scotland? - Policy Options For Devolution
Scotland’s Economy: New Ways Forward
01 Apr 2002 by Various
Scotland’s Economy: New Ways Forward
Calling Scotland to Account
01 Oct 2001 by Various
Calling the Tune - A critique of arts funding in Scotland
01 Apr 2001 by Professor Sir Alan Peacock
Calling the Tune - A critique of arts funding in Scotland