The Fraser of Allander Institute has had its usual sweep of press mentions via its research on the Scottish Economy, carried out for the Scottish Chambers of Commerce Business Survey, and the Purchasing Managers Index from the Bank of Scotland. Professor Brian Ashcroft was also quoted regarding the economy and the prospect of Scottish independence, for example, in Reuters online, Chicago Tribune, and it was also covered in 25 international online news websites.
Professor Colin Mason, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, commented on the link between unemployment and business birth-rate in Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme, this month. His research was quoted in an article in City AM about the feasibility of start-up companies. He was also quoted in an article talking about employees having more of a say on how their companies are run and to share in the wealth. 'John Lewis economy would benefit UK and its businesses' appeared in Freshbusinessthinking.com
The opening of the Strathclyde SKIL Business School in India last year was mentioned in University World News and New Indian Express.
Professor Robert Wright, Economics, presented at the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee this month, which was examining the impact of demographic changes on public expenditure. The story appeared in news outlets, including The Scotsman and Press Association as well as numerous local newspapers.