Timestamps(00:23) What is congestion charging?(02:59) Exemptions(04:49) Similarities with LEZs(07:10) Timing of charges(10:26) Use of discounts & revenue(14:54) Clyde Tunnel Toll(16:26) Edinburgh’s failed proposal(20:13) Other UK charges(21:43) Effectiveness of congestion charges(23:37) Glasgow’s public transport system(25:57) Public attitudes
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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 Sector – Serving the Future Project (07:30) Learning Disabilities & Employment (10:30) Child Poverty (14:40) Housing & Health (19:10) Labour One Year in Office: Tax Policy & Wealth Taxes? (24:30) Key Takeaways from the Conference
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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 joined by FAI Director Mairi Spowage to share their reactions.
(2:08) What does the medium-term financial strategy do?
(8:47) Financial strategy across spending areas
(18:04) Public sector reform
(25:06) Looking ahead to the Scottish spending review
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The Fraser of Allander Institute's 50th anniversary
PARTICIPANTSDr Hannah Randolph, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeProfessor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Ben Cooper, Economics Fellow, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeTIME STAMPS(0:20) History of the FAI(5:30) FAI conference plans(10:15) Parliamentary reception plans(11:40) Where to find more information about the FAI 50th
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Financing the UK Energy Transition
Introduction What are investors saying? 03:43 Why is policy certainty so important? 10:27 Energy companies versus energy investors: 13:05 Where should government focus on? 17:52 Why the grid is so important? 24:42 Importance of effective carbon pricing regime: 31:04 Policy Responses from UK and Scottish Government: 42:11
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