In the first of a 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
Uk Government's security analysis
The Scotland analysis: security paper analyses the UK's approach to security and the potential consequences of Scottish independence.
The Economic and Social Research Council's assessment of security goverance in the UK and Scotland
National security was the subject of a seminar organised by ESRC to discuss how current security governance arrangements work in Scotland and the UK. The report is based on contributions from academics, civil servants, police officers and former intelligence officers.
This report sets out the principles of a modern and efficient tax system and the opportunities, responsibilities and choices that an independent Scotland would face.
Institute for Fiscal Studies' briefing note on taxing iScotland
This briefing note looks at the way that tax revenue in Scotland is currently delivered and at the reform options that would be open to an independent Scotland.
Glasgow University's economic analysis of the potential to develop a Savings Fund in iScotland
The Glasgow University economic analysis highlights the wide difference between oil revenue estimates from Aberdeen University and those being developed by HM Revenue and Customs.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries provides commentary on some of the key challenges facing financial services in an independent Scotland.
This paper examines how the SNP Government's "double desire" of independence and European Union membership would impact on its ability to design and deliver an effective immigration policy.
Polls
TNS BMRB: Scottish Opinion Monitor
Half of all voters in Scotland want more information on the economy and employment in order to help them decide how to vote in the referendum, according to a new poll from TNS BMRB.
Global Perspective: reports from abroad
South China Morning Post: Scotland's leader Alex Salmond seeks better ties after independence vote
Wall Street Journal: Beijing Has No Problem With Separatists-So Long as They're Scottish
GlobalPost.com: Scottish nationalists crank up independence drive
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