Scottish firms remain resilient, but investment needed for future growth
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March 6, 2023
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Scottish firms remain resilient, but investment needed for future growth,The Fraser of Allander Institute looks back at the last 25 years of monitoring the Scottish economy
Scottish firms remain resilient, but investment needed for future growth
The Fraser of Allander Institute looks back at the last 25 years of monitoring the Scottish economy
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