After Brexit

After Brexit—The Economics of Scottish Independence

A rigorous economic analysis of Scotland's independence prospects

About the Ebook

Pressure for independence remains a major force in Scotland, but the case for it has changed substantially since the referendum of 2014. In the 2016 Brexit referendum, 60 per cent of the Scottish electorate voted to remain part of the European Union– the only part of the UK to reject Brexit so unequivocally.

This new analysis takes into account a host of economic issues including deficit, debt, currency, energy (including North Sea oil and gas), pensions, mortgages and the financial sector. It weighs up the advantages of rejoining the EU single market, either as a full EU member or as a member of the EEA, with the disadvantages of a hard border with the rest of the UK.

Independence would create opportunities, but it would also bring many thorny problems which the Scottish government, and the Scottish people, would have to face.

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Understand the complex economic factors shaping Scottish independence debates
• Discover evidence-based analysis of financial policy and currency questions
• Explore realistic economic scenarios for Scotland's future
• Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher

Reviews

'After Brexit calmly and objectively takes readers through the key economic aspects of secession — in the matter-of-fact way it deals with economic reality, it almost feels like an act of subversion' The Spectator

'Dedicated to the art of impartiality — this study of the economics of Scottish independence offers plenty of insights' The Scotsman

'In the debate over the economics of Scottish independence, no name resonates more loudly than that of Gavin McCrone' Scotsman Politics and Current Affairs

'An essential guide for anyone interested in politics and economics' Scots Magazine

About the Author

Gavin McCrone has written and lectured about the Scottish economy over a period of many years. For over two decades he was Chief Economic Adviser to successive Secretaries of State for Scotland. He was successively head of two Scottish Government Departments – the Industry Department for Scotland and the Scottish Development Department.

Publication Details

Publisher: Birlinn Ltd

Publication Date: 03 March 2022

Print Length: 208 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781788854924

Format: Ebook

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