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In our 100th podcast episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss what was announced in the UK budget statement and how it will affect Scotland. We also talk about whether OBR publications alongside the budget shed more light on the budgetary "black hole" left by the previous government, and whether or not this budget signals a significant change in UK fiscal policy.
Participants
Dr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
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(0:20) How will the tax decisions taken in yesterday's budget affect people in Scotland?
(9:10) How might the announcements yesterday influence the Scottish budget in December?
(17:30) What has changed about the fiscal rules and what impact has it had?
(29:50) Does this budget signal a change in the direction of UK fiscal policy?
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