Description
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, it 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.
Looks at taxes, spending, inequality, welfare, childcare and lots more Looks at the Scottish Government and Parliament's existing powers plus the new powers coming into place with the Scotland Act 2016 Written by 14 expert contributors, 13 of whom are based at Scottish universities.
About the Author
Michael Keating is Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen and the University of Edinburgh. He is director of the ESRC Centre on Constitutional Change, a consortium of teams from five institutions to examine the issues arising from the Scottish constitutional debate.
Book Information
ISBN 9781474416436
Author Michael Keating
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Weight(grams) 228g
