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Scotland’s new first minister must move beyond old orthodoxies

Scotland cannot transform its economy using the policy playbook from the 1990s.

Scotland’s new first minister must move beyond old orthodoxies
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Can private finance fix Scotland’s nature crisis?

Restoring nature by luring private finance comes with many risks – and an unknown price tag

Can private finance fix Scotland’s nature crisis?
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Scottish Budget: Five revenue raising recommendations

Five key revenue raising measures to address this fiscal gap and avoid cuts to public services

Scottish Budget: Five revenue raising recommendations
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Land Reform for a Democratic, Sustainable and Just Scotland

Land is Scotland’s most important economic asset. It’s time to start treating it as such

Land Reform for a Democratic, Sustainable and Just Scotland
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Is the finance gap for nature really £20bn?

The debate about the private financing of nature is is based on shaky foundations.

Is the finance gap for nature really £20bn?
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Why don’t more Scots work in wind power?

Unlike its European neighbours, Scotland has struggled to translate green energy into job creation.

Why don’t more Scots work in wind power?
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What is the role of investment in delivering a just transition?

To decarbonise the economy, Scotland must overcome its historic problem of low investment.

What is the role of investment in delivering a just transition?
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Demystifying ‘just transition’: What does it actually mean?

Exploring the origins, evolution and interpretations of the concept of a just transition

Demystifying ‘just transition’: What does it actually mean?
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Is Scotland on track to meet its net zero target?

The latest emissions statistics show that bold measures are required to accelerate decarbonisation.

Is Scotland on track to meet its net zero target?
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Introducing Future Economy Scotland

A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just

Introducing Future Economy Scotland

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