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The release of the yearly Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report is the one of the most intensely debated topics of the constitutional question. The debate of the report exists in two parts. First on the methodology of the report itself and how accurate is represents the Scottish economy within the UK. Second, whatContinue reading “GERS 2020 – A Response”

One of the bigger arguments proposed by opponents of Scottish independence is the idea that establishing an independent Scottish state would result in a dangerous amount of borrowing. The borrowing levels would be so out of control that it would make the Scottish economy collapse. But here’s the catch – an independent Scotland with itsContinue reading “How “Borrowing” Would Work for An Independent Scotland”