An external viewpoint
Don't just take our word for it - here are some independent views on the implications of independence for Scotland.
A range of well-respected organisations have produced independent reports into some of the issues raised by the Scottish referendum debate - everything from the pound and pensions to the fiscal gap and oil and gas.
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Government spending on public services in Scotland: current patterns and future issues
Independent Scotland would face tougher long-run fiscal challenge than UK as a whole
Scottish independence: the fiscal context
The future of the UK and Scotland
Independent Scotland would face long term fiscal challenges
CBI
Scottish Government’s economic plan for independence does not add up
Scottish Financial Enterprise
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
Animated film on currency options
ICAS
Scottish independence: papers on pensions and tax
Scotland’s pensions future: Have our questions been answered?
Centre for Public Policy for Regions
Measuring an independent Scotland’s economic performance
Analysis of Scotland’s past and future fiscal position
What Scotland Thinks
Non partisan information on attitudes to how Scotland should be governed