The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast
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The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast
The latest on the Scottish and UK economy from a leading independent economic research institute based in the University of Strathclyde.
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2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 6: Higher Education in Wales
Timestamps:
(0:05) Introduction and the overall funding challenge
(3:30) The wider role of universities in local economies
(6:33) In...
2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 5: Round-up of the week
Timestamps
(0:06) Introductions
(1:00) Welsh developments: Plaid Cymru and Welsh Green Party manifestos
(2:26) Childcare proposals i...
2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 4: Childcare policy in Wales
Timestamps
(00:05) Introduction and the current state of childcare policy in Wales
(4:14) Why the government intervenes in this area
...
Progress on child poverty: New statistics and a final delivery plan
Participants
Prof Stephen Sinclair, GCU & SPIRU
Hannah Randolph, FAI
Spencer Thompson, FAI
Time stamps
2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 3: The financing of the Scottish Government
Timestamps:
(0:06) Evolution of funding during the last Parliamentary term
(7:13) Income tax policy and divergence from the rest of the UK...
2026 Scotland and Wales Election Analysis Ep 2: The financing of the Welsh Government
Timestamps:
(0:05) Introductions
(1:00) The Welsh Government's funding landscape in the last few years and the Barnett formula.
(5:3...
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 rep...
No One Left Behind: Scotland's employability framework
Participants
Hannah Randolph - Fellow, FAI
Allison Catalano - Fellow, FAI & SHERU
Spencer Thompson - Senior Fellow, FAI & SHERU
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...
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...
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 +...
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 portfol...
Glasgow Parking Controls Explained
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:22) - Rationale for the Policy
(04:40) - Glasgow City Council's Evidence
(06:45) - Emissions & Air Qualit...
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 Credi...
Is the energy industry at a turning point - with Deloitte
This episode explores whether the energy sector – and particularly the North East of Scotland – is at a genuine turning point. The conversation looks...
The renewable economy opportunity in Scotland - with Deloitte
(06:25) Setting the Scene: Sector Snapshot & Data Challenges - Opening context, series aims, and the recurring measurement/data issues in the sector.<...
Key Figures - Graeme Roy
In the final episode of our Key Figures series Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director...
Key Figures - David Bell
Our next episode of Key Figures features the esteemed David Bell, Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling and a core original member of t...
Key Figures - Peter McGregor and Kim Swales
In the third installment of our Key Figures series, Mairi Spowage speaks to Kim Swales and Peter McGregor: two economists who were director of the Fra...
Key Figures - Elizabeth Ashcroft
In the second episode of our Key Figures interview series, we talk to Elizabeth Ashcroft, one of the original editors of our long-running Economic Com...
Key Figures - David Simpson
Clarification 15/9/25 - Victor Bulmer-Thomas did not resign as Director of Chatham House in 2003 over the Iraq war. He left at the end of 2006, altho...
Fiscal policy under pressure: Looking forward to the UK autumn budget statement
Participants
Dr Hannah Randolph - Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute
Dr João Sousa - Deputy Director at the Fraser of Allander Ins...
Scotrail peak fares removal: Implications for public transport
(00:25) Price changes after removal
(01:37) Reasoning behind peak fares and removal
(03:23) Learning from the peak fares removal pilot
Chaos in employment statistics: What's going on with the Labour Force Survey?
Participants
Dr Hannah Randolph - Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute
Allison Catalano - Fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute...
GERS-onomics: reflections on the latest figures
(00:29) What is GERS and why is it important?
(10:19) What do the latest figures tell us and what factors are driving changes?
(14:23) Wha...
Innovation in Scotland - Opportunities and Challenges
04:27 - What does the UK innovation survey say about innovation in Scotland?
07:10 - Is there really a decline in innovation across Scotland?
A Tentative Recovery for Scottish Business Sentiment?
(00:38) What is the Scottish Business Monitor?
(02:44) What business types are represented and what is the sample size?
(04:28) Has poor b...
Gridlock Glasgow: Exploring Congestion Charging
Timestamps
(00:23) What is congestion charging?
(02:59) Exemptions
(04:49) Similarities with LEZs
(07:10) Timing of charges
Economists in the Wild: Reflections from a Social Policy Conference
Timestamps:
(01:55) The Social Policy Association (SPA) and the East Asian Social Policy Research Network (EASP)
(04:15) The Hospitality...
Medium-Term Financial Strategy June 2025
Yesterday, the Scottish Government published their medium-term financial strategy, which kicks off the Scottish Budget process. Hannah Randolph is joi...
The Fraser of Allander Institute's 50th anniversary
PARTICIPANTS
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Professor Mairi Spowage, Direct...
Financing the UK Energy Transition
Introduction
What are investors saying? 03:43
Why is policy certainty so important? 10:27
Energy companies v...
The spending review rollercoaster
PARTICIPANTS
Ben Cooper, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Al...
"Holyrood stands under the microscope of their own gaze" - reflections after Scotland misses its interim child poverty targets
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(00:38) What do the latest child poverty statistics say?
(01:49) What was JRF's reaction to the stat...
Disability benefit cuts and limited fiscal headroom: Reflections on the spring statement
PARTICIPANTS
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Professor Mairi Spowage, Direct...
Energy transition and digital transformation present enormous opportunities
PARTICIPANTS
Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute
Angela Mitchell, Senior Partner for Scotland & Northern Irela...
What is the Barnett formula?
PARTICIPANTS
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director,...
Podcast: Scottish Health Equity Research Unit - an introduction
Scottish Health Equity Research Unit Website
Scottish Health Equity Research Unit BlueSky
(0:34) Introduction
(01:15) Origins of SH...
Podcast: Weekly Update - Interest Rates, Budget and SBM
PARTICIPANTS
Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Jack Williamson. Associate Economist, Fraser...
Post Budget Thoughts and 2024 Review
Timestamps
(00:36) Inflation data and MPC expectations
(07:45) GDP growth
(11:00) Scottish Budget Report developments
(20:08)...