Episode Details

Participants:

• Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
• Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
• João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Timestamps:

(00:30) Challenges in economic forecasting; growth in 2023

(04:55) Uncertainty in measuring the economy

(06:50) The Labour Force Survey and labour force estimates

(11:45) 25 years of the Scottish Business Monitor

(15:50) Income tax analysis

(22:00) Upcoming research: Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy

(25:30) Impact of increasing interest rates