Published research
The research
directory.
Research papers and evidence-led commentary on the questions facing Scotland. Browse the published work, read online or download the original papers.
Published papers
Start with the evidence.
The directory will grow as additional research is completed. Only published papers appear here.
Waste of Time
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How to read these papers. Each article distinguishes established findings, the author's questions and opinions, and information that remains unavailable. Where a claim concerns the UK generally rather than Scotland specifically, that scope is stated.