Evidence library

Part of a series of research produced in partnership between the David Hume Institute and the Diffley Partnership on economic attitudes and behaviours.

The August 2022 report has revealed widespread anxiety and pessimism about Scotland’s economic outlook and impact of cost of living:

• 8 out of 10 people are cutting down on non-essential items and leisure, and over a quarter of people are skipping or cutting down on meals to save money
• 3 in 10 people in Scotland are now losing sleep over their finances
• The overwhelming majority think support from the UK (89%) and Scottish (73%) governments thus far has been insufficient

Press release: "nine in ten Scots anticipate a recession and worsening inflation" https://davidhumeinstitute.org/latest-news/2022/8/29/press-release-nine-in-ten-scots-anticipate-a-recession-and-worsening-inflation