Economic Futures continues to grow 

Economic Futures is a programme of work, hosted by the Fraser of Allander Institute, that seeks to boost the applied capacity and diversity of the economics profession in Scotland. 

Our main aim is to provide opportunities to students studying economics and related degrees across Scotland to gain real world experience as an applied economist. 

This year we have seven placement students working at organisations across Scotland including the Competition and Markets Authority, Scottish Fiscal Commission, Scottish Parliament Information Centre and The Fraser of Allander Institute. 

Our students include: Lise Oakley, Fraser of Allander Institute; Minhaal Khalid, Fraser of Allander Institute; James Dunlop, Fraser of Allander Institute; Megan Howes, Fraser of Allander Institute; Alasdair Campbell, Scottish Fiscal Commission; Sarith Fernando, SPICe; and Patricia Solans Prestamo, CMA. 

The FAI looks forward to supporting these students with the rest of their placement. 

If you would like to find out more about Economic Futures, including opportunities to get involved, email economicfutures@strath.ac.uk 

Published: 31 July 2025