Sturgeon dismisses IFS claims over austerity in independent Scotland

What is one reason the speaker believes the Westminster Manifesto may not be fully applicable to an independent Scotland?

• The manifesto is too complex.

• Scotland would have more economic levers.

• The manifesto is outdated.

• Scotland would have fewer economic levers.

According to the speaker, what would have been a benefit of applying the Growth Commission's recommendations retrospectively?

• Increased taxes

• Escaping Westminster austerity

• Higher unemployment rates

• Decreased public spending

What is a key factor in the better-than-expected performance of the Scottish economy?

• Decreased exports

• Rising onshore revenues

• Lower tax rates

• Increased imports

How does the speaker suggest Scotland could emulate other countries?

• By reducing its population

• By increasing its land area

• By gaining more independence

• By adopting a new currency

What does the speaker identify as the essence of the economic case for Scottish independence?

• Ability to grow the economy faster

• Decreasing education spending

• Reducing government size

• Increasing foreign aid