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Stephen Boyd

Herald Scotland

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Should Scotland worry about economic growth as its population ages?

Should Scotland worry about economic growth as its population ages?

Economics can be counter intuitive. For instance, saving is desirable and necessary to fund the investment on which future prosperity depends. But...

09.07.2026 10

Herald Scotland

Stephen Boyd

STEPHEN BOYD: 'Growth is good for progress but not for growth’s sake'

When making their case for growth, politicians would do well to focus on creating a shared national purpose around broadly based prosperity In the...

07.02.2026 8

Herald Scotland

Stephen Boyd

Protect the interests of workers, not every industry and job

Responding to the recent UK Budget, the First Minister bemoaned the inability of Westminster to "protect Scottish industry and jobs", and other...

27.12.2025 9

Herald Scotland

Stephen Boyd