A wealthier, fairer Scotland : the political economy of constitutional change / edited by Michael Keating.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Keating, Michael, Author.

Contributor:

Keating, Michael, 1950- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Scotland--Economic conditions.

Scotland.

Scotland--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 168 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2017.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Figures

Tables

Contributors

Preface

1. The Political Economy of Devolution

2. Taxes and Spending

3. Inequality in Scotland: Dimensions and Policy Responses

4. Towards a Fairer Scotland? Assessing the Prospects and Implications of Social Security Devolution

5. A More Gender-Equal Scotland? Childcare Policy in Scotland after the Independence Referendum

6. Constitutional Change, Social Investment and Prevention Policy in Scotland

7. Getting to a Wealthier and Fairer Scotland

References

Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jan 2018).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4744-3518-1

1-4744-1645-4

1-4744-1644-6