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The political economy of and practical policies for inclusive growth—a case study of Scotland

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  • Donald Houston
  • Georgiana Varna
  • Iain Docherty

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The concept of ‘inclusive growth’ (IG) is discussed in a political economy framework. The article reports comparative analysis of economic and planning policy documents from Scotland, England and the UK and findings from expert workshops held in Scotland, which identify four key policy areas for ‘inclusive growth’: skills, transport and housing for young people; city-regional governance; childcare; and place-making. These policies share with the ‘Foundational Economy’ an emphasis on everyday infrastructure and services, but add an emphasis on inter-generational justice and stress the importance of community empowerment as much as re-municipalisation. Factors enabling IG policy development include: the necessary political powers; a unifying political discourse and civic institutions; and inclusive governance and participatory democracy.

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  • Donald Houston & Georgiana Varna & Iain Docherty, 2021. "The political economy of and practical policies for inclusive growth—a case study of Scotland," Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 14(1), pages 197-215.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cjrecs:v:14:y:2021:i:1:p:197-215.
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