Mairi Spowage
Professor and Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde, appearing as Scotland tax expert to explain devolved income tax differences and related forecasting issues.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 29min
The Stats of the Nation: The Economy
Ruth Curtice, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation, shares insights on the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting how energy shocks and inflation have affected low-income households. Helen Miller, from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, discusses modest economic growth projections and the strain on public services, despite record tax receipts. Meanwhile, Mairi Spowage, an expert on Scottish tax policy, explains how Scotland's tax system benefits lower earners while analyzing the behavior of taxpayers in response to higher tax rates.
Mar 25, 2024 • 33min
Communicating Uncertainty: How to better understand an estimate.
Experts Sir Robert Chote, Dr. Craig McLaren, and Professor Mairi Spowage discuss communicating uncertainty in statistics. They explore challenges in presenting statistics, interpreting economic data, estimating regional data, and navigating uncertainty in economic forecasting and international comparisons.
Jan 20, 2024 • 25min
Scottish Budget, Core Maths and Christmas Winners
Professor Mairi Spowage discusses the Scottish government's budget, including higher taxes for higher earners. The MEI highlights the importance of studying core maths. Tips for saving money in 2024 are shared, along with festive music from the City of Lincoln Band.
