Publications

Securing a living income in Scotland: Towards a minimum income guarantee

The first report from our Rethinking Social Security in Scotland programme, in which we set a new direction for social security provision in Scotland, that sets our sights on securing a ‘living income’ for all.

26/03/2021

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Better than before: A 'social renewal supplement' on higher earners in Scotland

This briefing marks the first in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May.

15/03/2021

Publication Briefing Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Strengthening the think tank sector in Scotland

This report considers the think tank sector in Scotland, its history and potential ways to strengthen the sector in the future.

05/03/2021

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership Scotland Third Sector IPPR Scotland

Weathering the winter storm: Strengthening financial security in Scotland through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis

While we are all weathering the storm of Covid-19, we are not all in the same boat. This report outlines how the UK and Scottish governments need to act to protect those at most risk of financial insecurity in Scotland.

28/10/2020

Publication Report Economy Scotland Coronavirus response IPPR Scotland

Better than before: A Scotland built on social, economic, and climate justice

The first in a series of reports on how we can deliver justice in Scotland and rebuild following the Covid-19 crisis.

11/09/2020

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

Shaping the future: A 21st century skills system for Wales

Wales faces significant disruptions over the coming years. With fundamental change comes the risk of new inequalities but also the opportunities for far-reaching reform. While global and UK-wide...

10/02/2020

Publication Report Jobs & skills Wales IPPR Scotland

Not cashless, but less cash: Economic justice and the future of UK payments

The future will have less cash. By 2028, forecasts suggest that fewer than one in 10 UK consumer payments will be made using cash.

24/01/2020

Publication Report Economy Commission on Economic Justice Centre for Economic Justice IPPR Scotland

Thinking bigger on tax in Scotland: Using Scotland's local tax powers to their full potential

In recent years the Scottish parliament has seen the devolution of significant new powers over taxation. In many ways the policy debate has been dominated over how these new powers, particularly over...

19/09/2019

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland

A 21st century skills system for Wales: Challenges and opportunities

Wales is at the centre of a number of significant disruptions likely to bring long-term changes for its people and economy. Some of these are global in nature, such as automation and technological...

17/07/2019

Publication Report Jobs & skills New Skills at Work Wales Population and demographics IPPR Scotland

How productivity could deliver inclusive growth in Scotland

The UK economy has struggled to maintain productivity growth since the financial crash in 2008. Despite catching up with UK pay and productivity levels in the first decade or so of devolution, more...

24/06/2019

Publication Report Economy Scotland IPPR Scotland