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John McLaren

John McLaren is a political economist who has worked in the Treasury, the Scottish Office and for a variety of economic think tanks.

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Optimism bias about UK public spending is closer to 'optimism madness' John McLaren

Why UK taxes look set to remain high as public services continue to struggle John McLaren

Yousaf’s damp-squib industrial strategy suggests SNP need spell in opposition John McLaren

Scottish Government needs a proper Treasury department John McLaren

Pisa education rankings show why Scotland needs to learn from England John McLaren

Ruinous public service cuts or toxic tax rises? The future looks bleak John McLaren

Scottish Government must face up to its tough choices about NHS funding John McLaren

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