The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

Fraser of Allander Institute

The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.

  1. 1D AGO

    2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 1: Introduction

    Timestamps (00:07) Introductions (00:40) The project and why we are doing it (03:35) Highlights from the Welsh setting the scene report (05:55) Similarities and differences relative to Scotland (10:44) Issues in the campaign in Scotland: taxes, health service (12:05) Comparison with issues in Wales (14:33) Public sector pay and efficiency (16:58) Capital spending outlook

    21 min

  2. 5D AGO

    No One Left Behind: Scotland's employability framework

    Participants Hannah Randolph - Fellow, FAI Allison Catalano - Fellow, FAI & SHERU Spencer Thompson - Senior Fellow, FAI & SHERU Time stamps (0:25) What is No One Left Behind and how is it structured?  (4:10) Localised services and decision-making (9:10) Outcomes and prevention under No One Left Behind (18:45) Prioritisation (22:15) Data and evaluation

    31 min

  3. MAR 24

    Podcast - Edinburgh & the AI Opportunity - with Deloitte

    This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035. (00:00) Welcome and episode overview (00:57) Meet Paul Lawrence and Phil Cragg (06:20) Why Edinburgh matters to Scotland’s economy (11:42) Edinburgh’s regional economy and city region approach (14:09) The constraints on growth: housing, affordability and space (17:46) Why Edinburgh stands out as an AI city (20:47) AI opportunity and labour market risk (28:07) Can AI improve public services? (38:39) Universities, talent and Edinburgh’s innovation ecosystem

    49 min

  4. FEB 27

    Cyber and AI roles in the economy - part of CyberScotland Week - with Deloitte

    This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This collaboration will unveil ground-breaking insights and provide a platform for action. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035. (00:00) Cyber + AI: why this matters now (Cyber Scotland Week) (01:12) Meet the guests: Deloitte + ScotlandIS / Cyber Scotland Partnership (01:51) What “cyber resilience” really means (it’s not just IT) (04:07) Scotland’s cyber ecosystem: what ScotlandIS + the Partnership do (07:03) Cyber careers: the roles people don’t realise exist (09:11) Scotland’s cyber skills gap (and why it’s still here) (14:06) AI in cyber: big benefits, new risks, and trust issues (19:02) AI adoption 101: start with the problem (not the hype) (30:41) Building the talent pipeline: schools, placements & real pathways in (41:05) The future: new roles, diversity, and what needs to change next

    46 min

  5. FEB 24

    Financing the Energy Transition 2026 - with Deloitte

    (00:00) - Welcome + what we’re covering (survey + energy transition investment) (04:20) - SNIB explained: mission-led impact investing + how they operate (09:47) - Survey headlines: opportunity vs uncertainty (2030/2050 confidence gap) (12:27) - Risk, returns, and what’s investable (mature tech, “comparable returns”) (17:44) - What’s blocking progress: grid, planning/consenting, enabling infrastructure (28:30) - Scotland context + role of public capital (reserved powers, NWF/GB Energy, crowding-in) (40:31) - Momentum signals + what needs to happen next (47:42) - Closing + wrap-up and links

    45 min

  6. JAN 14

    The devil's in the details: Our reaction to the 2026/27 Scottish budget

    Timestamps (0:30) Overview of the Scottish budget (5:02) Fiscal sustainability  (10:28) Clarity of planned transfers between portfolios (14:00) Future spending plans

    17 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Glasgow Parking Controls Explained

    (00:00) - Introduction (03:22) - Rationale for the Policy (04:40) - Glasgow City Council's Evidence (06:45) - Emissions & Air Quality (10:23) - Piecemeal Approach to Implementation (11:37) - Concerns of Businesses & Residents (16:19) - Using Revenue Raised

    20 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    Reaction to the 2025 Budget

    Timestamps:  0:30 Budget expectations, OBR leak, and response  4:29 Lifting of the two-child limit on the child element of Universal Credit 10:23 Clearing confusion around child benefit, two-child limit, and the benefit cap 14:01 Freezing tax thresholds 19:25 Smorgasbord of smaller taxes  28:26 Spencer reflects on his first Budget with the FAI

    30 min
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