@jujupepe.bsky.social
Economist at @futureeconscot.bsky.social
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialScotland faces a looming fiscal gap. But that doesn’t mean cuts are inevitable.
Giving evidence to The Scottish Parliament @jujupepe.bsky.social explained why "efficiencies" aren't enough to close the gap & provide the upfront investment needed to strengthen public services.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialOur economist @jujupepe.bsky.social gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on Scotland’s just transition and the future of green jobs.
Watch the clip below👇
And read our report, Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers, for more:
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
@jujupepe.bsky.socialThis week I gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament' on the sustainability of Scotland's tax and spending plans. A short snippet below on why the government should not just invest ScotWind revenues strategically through a wealth fund, but also take public equity stakes in future ScotWind rounds.
@jujupepe.bsky.socialMeeting the Scottish Government's poverty eradication, NHS improvement, and climate goals will require more public resources. @miriambrett.bsky.social explains why the governemnt'current strategy of closing the fiscal gap through 'efficiency' savings could be harmful and proposes an alternative.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialAudit Scotland’s new report echoes many of the shortcomings we identified with the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.
But more can be done to ensure the wealth generated by Scotland's offshore wind is widely shared.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/447-re...
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialScotland's oil and gas workforce shrunk by more than a quarter in a decade.
But our analysis shows the green energy workforce could grow by around 40,000 jobs by 2030.
Here we set out why North Sea decline makes accelerating the green transition more urgent:
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/619-fo...
@ippr.orgReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialRecent AI cyber attack events have shown that capabilities are advancing faster than our abilities to control them.
Fierce competition is driving firms to release models fast. Even if they are safe under testing conditions, they aren't necessarily safe when deployed.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialWhile aspects of the Programme for Government are commendable, relying on optimistic efficiencies to close the budget gap poses serious risks.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/382-fe...
@ewangibbs.bsky.socialReposted by @jujupepe.bsky.socialA really helpful overview of the North Sea's future which gets to grips with the real nuts and bolts of the situation. Don't believe the hype. It's corporate owners motivated by profits who are closing down oilfields, not environmental legislation.
@jujupepe.bsky.socialDrilling in Rosebank and Jackdaw will not deliver energy security or an economic boost for UK households. Our latest @futureeconscot.bsky.social blog argues the North Sea is in long-term decline and only a rapid transition to green energy can deliver a prosperous, resilient future.
