João Sousa @joaosp_sousa

Deputy Director and senior economist @Strath_FAI. Legacy page - new content on blu*sky Glasgow, Scotland Joined August 2023

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Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

3 weeks ago

🚨 We're delighted to announce our near final programme for our Economic and Social Policy Conference on the 18th and 19th September 2025, including a new live conference page on our site. Read more: buff.ly/OK8xjug

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Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

4 weeks ago

This chart shows the decomposition of the change in the notional deficit from 2023-24 to 2024-25 - devolved spending is clearly the largest factor. Even if devolved revenues grew faster in percentage terms, devolved spending is just much larger a share of the economy

Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

4 weeks ago

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Scottish Affairs Committee @CommonsScotAffs

2 months ago

We've published the report from our inquiry into the financing of the Scottish Government. While we ultimately found the Barnett Formula is fit for purpose and we broadly accept its continued use, we've set out recommendations on improving its operation in practice.

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Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

10 months ago

In our latest budget preview blog, @joaosp_sousa discusses past chancellors' first budgets and what we can learn from them. buff.ly/3Yn2jQX

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Clodagh Rice @ClodaghLRice

11 months ago

Blue skies and views over Belfast skyline from today’s event An interesting and important conversation around NI public finances Thank you @NIFiscalCouncil for having me #NIFCAnnualConference And to speakers & panellists @CArchibald_SF @MatthewOToole2 @joaosp_sousa @Dorinnia4

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Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

11 months ago

The Scottish Business Monitor results for Q3 2024 are out today! 📊 While uncertainty around upcoming budgets has many firms in a "wait-and-see" mode, our Deputy Director @joaosp_sousa highlights a cautious hope among Scottish businesses. Read more: buff.ly/3U8JuQk

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Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI

11 months ago

Weekly update: Employers views on recruiting people with a learning disability, Scottish Business Monitor Q3 2024, UK Budget previews and Prevention Watch. Read here: buff.ly/3Ytykbq

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @SWBG

11 months ago

🚨NEW WEBINAR ALERT 🚨 What will the Autumn Statement mean for women and how will it impact Scotland? What challenges and opportunities will this present to @scotgov? Join us on Wednesday 6th November as we discuss these questions. Sign up here ➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-uk-autum…

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ScotlandTonight @ScotlandTonight

11 months ago

On #scotnight 🔷 Inflation falls below 2% - is the economy healing? @MehreenKhn & @joaosp_sousa 🔷 Ten years of the carrier bag charge - what difference has it made? @LessWasteLaura 🔷 A rare piece of Roman armour goes on display; @NtlMuseumsScot player.stv.tv