17 February 2010: The UK Government’s proposals for the future financing of devolved government in Scotland: an economic assessment
Professor Drew Scott & Professor Andrew Hughes Hallett
This paper offers a critical appraisal of the proposals published by the UK Government in November 2009 to reform the arrangements for funding the devolved administration in Scotland. The proposals follow on from the fiscal policy recommendations made by the Calman Commission report.
28 January 2010: A new source: Finding a better way to fund investment in Scotland's water industry
Graham Bell and Tom Miers
This paper proposes a new way to reform Scottish Water which could save the Scottish Government up to £350m a year.
26 January 2010: The Scotsman Conference: Edinburgh the Next 5 Years Event
Chairman of Reform Scotland Ben Thomson is speaking at upcoming Scotsman Conference on the threats and opportunities the financial services industry faces. EDINBURGH: THE NEXT FIVE YEARS 22nd FEBRUARY 2010 The Hub, Edinburgh
12 June 2009: Reform Scotland / Sunday Times Essay Prize
An opportunity for Scots aged 16-25 to shape the public policy debate and gain valuable work experience.
27 February 2009: The Rocky Road Towards A Free University
Professor Sir Alan Peacock
This paper, by one of the fouders of Britain's only private university, looks at the the issues facing a British university seeking independence from government control.
15 December 2008: Faster Growth, Greener Scotland
Tom Miers
This discussion document suggests reforms to Scotland's land use planning system
5 December 2008: Transforming the Public Sector: Where are we now? Event
A one day conference, Friday 5th December 2008, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh, 9.00 a.m.
21 November 2008: Scotland's Migration Challenges: Fit for a Creative Age? Event
A conference to be held at the Symposium Hall, Edinburgh on 21st November at 10 a.m.