Introduction
Andrew Goudie, Chief Economic Adviser
"The Scottish economy does not stand still, but is in a continual state of change. Its progress is tracked using basic statistical information that allows the estimation of our current economic performance and our overall prosperity.
"These estimates are subject to a host of factors, direct and indirect, that have to be taken into account and placed in the context of the UK and the wider world before an accurate picture can emerge.
"These pages contain the latest GDP figures and other data that combine to produce the broad picture of the Scottish economy. It aims to provide a basic grounding for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental characteristics and recent trends of the Scottish economy.
"The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser is keen to encourage debate and the widest possible dissemination of reliable statistical knowledge."
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