git-intae-thum Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The simple economic facts: Scotland contributes 9.4% of the UK's income Scotland receives 9.2% back from the UK. Scotland is a net contributor. Scotland runs a 6 billion pound deficit. The UK runs a 100 billion pound deficit. Scotland's deficit is proportionately lower than that of the UK. Scotland is wealthier than the UK... Short term fluctuations withstanding, it would appear that Scotland's long term economic prospects are best served by independence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The simple economic facts: Scotland contributes 9.4% of the UK's income Scotland receives 9.2% back from the UK. Scotland is a net contributor. Scotland runs a 6 billion pound deficit. The UK runs a 100 billion pound deficit. Scotland's deficit is proportionately lower than that of the UK. Scotland is wealthier than the UK... Short term fluctuations withstanding, it would appear that Scotland's long term economic prospects are best served by independence. Makes sense really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confidemus Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 We also have: 1% of the population of the EU 60% of the oil reserves of the EU 25% of the fish stocks of the EU 20% of the renewable energy of the EU Not to mention multi-billion £ industries in construction, manufacturing, tourism and food and drink. There's also the fact that Standard & Poors confirmed that, even without oil & gas, we would qualify for their highest rating. We are a richer country than France, Italy, rUK and even Japan. We'll be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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