Potential dangers of public sector investment in hub sub debt

Jim Cuthbert analyses the potential dangers of Scottish Government investment in Hub sub-debt, which may act as a form of ‘concealed’ borrowing from the secondary market.

Type of Resource
Policy Paper
Primary Author or Creator
Jim Cuthbert
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Common Weal

Public Procurement in Scotland: The case for scrutiny, accountability and transparency

Leading economist Margaret Cuthbert draws on 15 years of research on Scottish public procurement in making the case that procurement in Scotland is shrouded in secrecy and wide-ranging reforms are needed to ensure transparency and accountability.

Type of Resource
Policy Paper
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Margaret Cuthbert
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Common Weal