Publications

As Scotland’s progressive think-tank, we work across the full range of devolved areas. Our recent research has included topics such as Scotland’s economy, fiscal analysis, child poverty, an inclusive economy, education, skills, social security and more.

Tipping the scales: The social and economic harm of poverty in Scotland

In a country as rich as Scotland, the moral imperative to eradicate poverty is clear. It causes a damaging impact on individuals, but it also brings a loss of human potential and increased demand...

31/05/2023

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Funding a social renewal: Scottish budget briefing paper

Ahead of the Scottish government budget, we analyse options for raising additional revenue to protect public services for people in Scotland

01/12/2022

Publication Briefing Devolution & local leadership Economy Budget IPPR Scotland

Latest Publications

State of the fair work nation

Without decent pay, secure work, or reliable hours, and without opportunities to progress in work, financial security will be difficult if not impossible to achieve for many.

03/08/2023

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Tipping the scales: The social and economic harm of poverty in Scotland

In a country as rich as Scotland, the moral imperative to eradicate poverty is clear. It causes a damaging impact on individuals, but it also brings a loss of human potential and increased demand...

31/05/2023

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Funding a social renewal: Scottish budget briefing paper

Ahead of the Scottish government budget, we analyse options for raising additional revenue to protect public services for people in Scotland

01/12/2022

Publication Briefing Devolution & local leadership Economy Budget IPPR Scotland

Towards a living income: Short-term action towards a long-term ambition

In this report we set out short-term policy recommendations ahead of Scottish government's next programme for government.

04/08/2022

Publication Public services IPPR Scotland Briefing

Fairly reducing car use in Scottish cities: A just transition for transport for low-income households

How we can reduce car use in Scottish cities and meet the needs of people living on low incomes

12/07/2022

Publication IPPR Scotland

Universal basic services: Building financial security in Scotland

In this paper, we explore the largest costs facing families below a living income and recommend a universal basic services approach to improve financial security for people across Scotland.

09/03/2022

Publication Report Economy Public services Families Scotland IPPR Scotland

Changing times: The future of working time in Scotland

In this report, we propose a roadmap towards shorter working time in Scotland.

01/09/2021

Publication Report Economy Jobs & skills IPPR Scotland

Delivering a fair work recovery in Scotland: Securing a living income for all

Fair work can provide people with a decent standard of living, a sense of purpose and a means of contributing to society. But for too many people in Scotland, work fails to deliver decent living standards or the security on which to build a good life.

23/08/2021

Publication Report Jobs & skills Scotland IPPR Scotland

Better than before: A fair work recovery

The Covid-19 public health crisis has dominated our lives for more than a year. In economic terms, however, the crisis is likely to dominate for many years to come. Once the virus is brought under...

30/04/2021

Publication Briefing Jobs & skills IPPR Scotland

Better than before: How local tax reform can help pay for recovery

This briefing marks the second in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May. It builds on IPPR Scotland’s Better Than Before report, released in September 2020, outlining the key...

12/04/2021

Publication Briefing Economy IPPR Scotland