Our research
Our research
As Scotland’s progressive think tank, we develop strategic research, connect robust evidence and ideas into policymaking, hold the government to account on delivery, and by extension make a tangible impact to people's lives in Scotland.
Our independent research is firmly rooted in expertise, evidence and high-quality analysis. We generate evidence-based, practical solutions. Our recent research has included topics such as Scotland’s economy, fiscal analysis, child poverty, an inclusive economy, education, skills, social security and more.
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Everything everywhere, all at once: The need for a four nations approach to accelerate wind deployment in the UK
The UK is a world leader in wind deployment and has some of the most ambitious future wind capacity targets in the world, aiming for clean power by 2030.
Reducing poverty in Scotland: what works best?
Why the way Scottish budgets work needs to change
Today marks one of the most important days in Scottish parliamentary life: the budget, when the Scottish government will set out its plans for tax and spend within the limits of the current devolution settlement.
A longer-term tax strategy for Scotland: what needs to change?
Tax is a polarising issue. People hold very strong opinions on the matter. Often these strong opinions are, to put it mildly, not supported by the available evidence. And, frustratingly, the available evidence is not always as complete as…
Scotland’s new climate legislation risks repeating mistakes of the past
A bold alternative is needed that asks decision makers to be explicit about the changes they will support, not just a headline target figure
Delivering for children: Why child maintenance needs urgent reform
Children whose parents have separated and struggle to reach a maintenance agreement are let down by child maintenance services which erects deliberate barriers between parents and the support on offer – urgent reform is needed.