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Briefing papers and reports prepared by Gavin McCrone as Senior, later Chief Economic Adviser in the Scottish Office., 1971-1980.

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Identifier: Acc.14067/2

Scope and Contents

Papers entitled: 'The Economic Prospect' (1971); 'Job Requirements in Development Areas 1971-1980' (1972); 'The Economic Outlook' (1972); 'European Regional Policy' (1973); 'The Development of Regional Policy in the Enlarged EEC' (1973); 'The Economics of Nationalism Re-examined' [later known as 'The McCrone Report'] (1974); 'A Scottish Budget' (1974); 'Progress Report: Industry and Employment Group' (?1975); 'Economic Effects of North Sea Oil in Scotland' (1975); 'Long Run Use of the Benefits of North Sea Oil: The Scottish Issues' (1976); 'The Effect of North Sea Oil on the Economic Development of Scotland' (1976); 'The British Steel Corporation’s Development Strategy' (?1976); speech notes, entitled "Adam Smith: Bicentenary of 'The Wealth of Nations'", prepared for Willie Ross by Gavin McCrone in his role as Chief Economic Adviser in the Scottish Office, and not delivered (1976); briefing notes on a review of book edited by Donald Mackay, entitled 'Scotland 1980' (1977); 'Review of the Employment and Training Act' (1980).

Dates

  • Creation: 1971-1980.

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Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

English

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