IPPR Scotland

📢It's launch day!🚀 💷Social spending ≠ economic damage. 💪Plenty of countries prove you can have strong social security and strong economies. Read our new report, More than a Safety Net ⤵️ @stephenboydecon @davehawkey_ @CaseySmithIPPR ippr.org/articles/more-…

As global conflict brings another round of inflation into view, the imperative to support low-income families becomes ever more acute. The Scottish government must keep kids afloat. Our response to the child poverty plans announced today: ippr.org/media-office/s…

👱🏿‍♀️On the occasion of International Women's Day, we revisit this old blog by @sukhadatatke ✍🏿"Women in Scotland are far likelier than men to take on childcare and other caring responsibilities, which puts them at an economic disadvantage." ippr.org/articles/women…

There are plenty of assumptions about public servants and their attitude to change - we spoke with workers across the public sector & heard their thoughts on public service reform - unsurprisingly views are more nuanced than commentators and politicians would have you believe!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 With fiscal pressures mounting ahead of the Holyrood election, reforming Scotland’s public services is back in the spotlight. ⏰But what do public servants themselves say needs to change? In our latest blog, @CaseySmithIPPR goes inside the system ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/on-th…

👩‍⚕️Rapid technological advances and the implementation of AI has the potential to transform healthcare - however this does not necessarily translate into reduced costs for public services. Read the third in our series of blogs on public services. #site-menu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ippr.org/articles/will-…

Donald Trump doesn’t have the answer to the UK’s immigration debate — but maybe America does. Migrants make a net contribution, and part of pushing back on ethno-nationalism is celebrating that. 📺 @harry_qp on #politicslive 👇

Scotland still feels hemmed in by the idea that the welfare state is purely burdensome, rather than a springboard to national prosperity and a more dynamic economy. Other countries manage better outcomes with higher rates of spending and investment in social infrastructure.

High spending on social protection does more than just place a safety net for the economically disadvantaged; it helps economies to become more productive. The welfare state is more than a safety net. ICYMI, read our latest report ⤵️ ippr.org/articles/more-…

The welfare state can be a platform for economic success, as well as a mechanism to reduce inequality and provide opportunity. The welfare state is definitely more than a safety net. 📙Read our latest report: ippr.org/articles/more-…

The successful marrying of high social spending with positive economic outcomes has been sustained over the long term; it is not a result of cherry picking data from specific years. It shows that high social spending is not a barrier to economic growth.

📢It's launch day!🚀 💷Social spending ≠ economic damage. 💪Plenty of countries prove you can have strong social security and strong economies. Read our new report, More than a Safety Net ⤵️ @stephenboydecon @davehawkey_ @CaseySmithIPPR ippr.org/articles/more-…

A very important report today from our friends at @ipprscotland. Scotland needs to grow a #wellbeing #economy - but anyone who says that means cutting investment in #socialsecurity and public services is very wrong. One relies on the other. ippr.org/media-office/s…

Insightful new research from @IPPRScotland & timely as political parties finalise #SP26 manifestos. It’s not a choice between investing in social security and focussing on economic growth - both go hand in hand. 👇

"High spending on social protection does more than just place a safety net for the economically disadvantaged; it helps economies to become more productive". Important new analysis from @IPPRScotland 👇 We urge ALL Scotland's parties to take note as manifestos are finalised...

Interesting new report from @IPPRScotland . Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment. 1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Range of evidence shows European countries with high levels of... 1/4

For months, we have been digging into a big myth — that strong social protection holds back economic growth.🔍 Spoiler: it doesn’t.💪 We launch our findings tomorrow in our report 'More than a Safety Net'. Stay tuned.🚀 For now, hear it from @stephenboydecon ⤵️