In the second of our new series, here's a list of useful links to material about the indyref which we've put together for keen students of the independence debate. We'll provide an updated collection regularly.
Reports
Securing The Nation: Defending an Independent Scotland
This Scottish Global Forum report considers the Scottish Government's aspirations and paints an informed picture of how they might best be met. It focuses on the Scottish Government's security priorities and what a Scottish Defence Force (SDF) should look like.
Inequality in Scotland: trends, drivers, and implications for the independence debate
This report has been produced by an ESRC funded team of academics from the University of Stirling. It aims to create a much more comprehensive picture of trends in inequality in Scotland.
Fiscal Sustainability of an Independent Scotland
This Institute for Fiscal Studies report examines the long-running fiscal pressures that iScotland may face, how these would differ from those facing the UK, and the size of the fiscal consolidation that may be required to put Scotland's public finances on a sustainable path.
Building Security and Creating Opportunity: Economic Policy Choices in an Independent Scotland
This Scottish Government report sets out the economic levers that would be available under independence in key areas such as competitiveness, innovation, sustainability and international trade.
UKCS Maximising Recovery Review: Interim Report
Commissioned by the UK Government's Department for Energy and Climate Change, this report by Sir Ian Wood is the result of 80 interviews with firms engaged in the North Sea.
Scottish Independence: the implications for pensions
This NAPF document outlines the potential impact of policy intentions set out in the recent Scottish Government publication "Pensions in an independent Scotland" and identifies four key areas where greater clarity is required so that pension funds, and their members, can make informed decisions prior to the referendum.
Scotland Analysis : Science and Research
This Government paper is the latest in the Scotland analysis series and explores how an integrated domestic environment for research in publicly funded institutions supports the UK's, including Scotland's, excellent and thriving research base which is vital for innovation and economic success.
Scottish Government Working Group on Scottish Sport Interim Statement
This group will provide considered, independent advice and guidance to this and future Scottish Governments on Scottish sport.
Global Perspective: reports from abroad
South China Morning Post: Beijing must start challenging opinion
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