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David Eiser

@david_eiser

Director of Research, Analysis & Investigations @Consumer_Scot l tweets in personal capacity

 Stirling, Scotland
Joined November 2014
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Consumer harm in Scotland is widespread, affordability pressures persist, and there are significant inequalities in consumer experiences. Today, we published our Consumer Welfare Report. Listen to our Director of Research and Analysis talk about its findings to @BBCScotland.
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We’re launching an investigation into AI-generated consumer advice. We will examine its accuracy, reliability and whether it reflects Scotland's laws and services. Findings will inform recommendations for action. Find out more: consumer.scot/news/investiga…
We're launching an investigation into the benefits and risks to consumers of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools

ALT We're launching an investigation into the benefits and risks to consumers of using artificial intelligence (AI) tools

We'll look into: - How consumers use AI for advice and complaints How much they trust and check the answers they get - How AI use is changing the enquiries received by advice and redress bodies

ALT We'll look into: - How consumers use AI for advice and complaints How much they trust and check the answers they get - How AI use is changing the enquiries received by advice and redress bodies

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🚨NEW. Read my @NIESRreview paper with @DavidNFBell and @david_eiser on the devolved fiscal frameworks. 🦠 #COVID exposed weaknesses in the frameworks but ad-hoc changes and lots of money prevented a crisis. 🇪🇺🇬🇧 #Brexit potentially undermined underlying devo settlement. ⬇️⬇️
NIER (@NIESRreview) profile pictureNIER@NIESRreview11 Jan 2023
Replying to @NIESRreview
The 5th paper by @StirUni’s @davidnfbell, @Strath_FAI’s @david_eiser and @TheIFS ‘s @fiscalphillips suggests that #Brexit and the #pandemic caused fiscal stress in the devolved nations and outlines some recommendations 👇 7/13 cambridge.org/core/journals/…
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New paper with @david_eiser and @fiscalphillips in the @NIESRreview - "Stress testing the fiscal framework" - in which we argue that the emergency arrangements between @hmtreasury and the devolved governments were crucial in helping these governments meet the challenges posed
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One interesting feature of the Scottish labour market data this morning - it shows the highest rate of male economic inactivity since 1992, and the lowest rate for women over the same time period. What is economic inactivity you ask...
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Today, we launched a major report documenting socioeconomic inequalities over the past twenty years in Scotland as part of the @HealthFdn independent review of health inequalities in Scotland fraserofallander.org/publica…
Health Inequalities in Scotland | FAI

Health Inequalities in Scotland | FAI

This report examines trends in key socioeconomic determinants of health in Scotland since 1999, focussing on trends in: the labour market; household income and financial security; education and...

fraserofallander.org
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Possible freezes in UK income tax thresholds in the #AutumnStatement dominating the headlines today. Reminded me of this article we wrote with @david_eiser last year - seems as relevant now as it was back then! fraserofallander.org/number-…

Income tax in the next parliament | FAI

This article presents modelled estimates of the number of taxpayers and revenue for different policy options for income tax over the next parliament.

fraserofallander.org
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Make sure to come to the Economic Futures careers fair tomorrow. The FAI will have a stall along with @ScotRenew, @DeloitteUK, @ofgem, @WICScotland, @scotgov, @scotfisccomm, @BiggarEconomics, @Ofcom, @CMAgovUK, @GlasgowCityRgn, & @Strath_Econ Register: bit.ly/3UQPs73
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🚨Care about Scottish Govt funding? Views on how it should be adjusted to reflect tax devolution? Respond to @hmtreasury and @scotgov's call for evidence, feeding into my, @david_eiser and @DavidNFBell's independent report on Block Grant Adjustments. gov.uk/government/consultati…
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First Spending Review in a decade provides welcome insight on Government priorities, and highlights scale of challenge facing public services - Read more: fraserofallander.org/first-s…
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First Spending Review in a decade shows tough choices have been made and highlights scale of challenge facing public services - Read more: fraserofallander.org/first-s…
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There is still time to enter into the Economic Futures 2022 essay competition. Awards for the top essays include monetary prizes of up to £1,000, and the best essays will be published alongside the FAI's quarterly economic commentary in March... economicfutures.ac.uk/Essay-…
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Back in November, we asked what might be the effects of a #FourDayWorkingWeek. Analysis by @david_eiser and Mark Mitchell (@Strath_FAI) economicsobservatory.com/wha…

What might be the effects of a four-day working week? - Economics Observatory

A shortened working week has been proposed to improve work-life balance, raise productivity and support recovery from the pandemic. Current trials can shed light on whether a four-day week may impose...

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NEW: Funding arrangements for the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments should be reformed. Read our new report by @fiscalphillips @TheIFS, @david_eiser @Strath_FAI and @DavidNFBell @StirUni: ifs.org.uk/publications/1589…
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🚨 NEW @theIFSreport with @david_eiser & @DavidNFBell on COVID-19 and devolved fiscal frameworks. ifs.org.uk/publications/1589… We don't take a view on how serious the Omicron situation is. But there are lessons on how to respond to extreme shocks from the 2020 COVID waves. [1/3]
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Thrilled to see our paper (jointly with @HenrySaffer and @Mikenber ) on alcohol taxes published in @JPubEcon . We really dug into the effects of alcohol taxes, a quick thread: 1/11
Journal of Public Economics (@JPubEcon) profile pictureJournal of Public Economics@JPubEcon7 Dec 2021
Recently published paper in the @JPubEcon : "The Effect of Changes in Alcohol Tax Differentials on Alcohol Consumption" Vol 204 (Dec 2021) by Markus Gehrsitz (@MGehrsitz ), Henry Saffer (@HenrySaffer ) & Michael Grossman (@Mikenber ) sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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ICYMI: Still time to sign up to this event on Monday
Fraser of Allander Institute (@Strath_FAI) profile pictureFraser of Allander Institute@Strath_FAI23 Nov 2021
WEBINAR: Join us on the 6th December to preview the options and choices facing the Scottish Govt as it prepares its budget 2022/23. We'll be joined by @PJTheEconomist and @AuditorGenScot. Register to join here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-a… eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-a…
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WEBINAR: Join us on the 6th December to preview the options and choices facing the Scottish Govt as it prepares its budget 2022/23. We'll be joined by @PJTheEconomist and @AuditorGenScot. Register to join here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-a… eventbrite.co.uk/e/looking-a…
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JUST PUBLISHED on the Economics Observatory. What might be the effects of a four-day working week? By @david_eiser and Mark Mitchell ( @Strath_FAI ) buff.ly/2ZFdl9E
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Join us for our #EconomicFutures (virtual) autumn careers fair - 22nd Nov 2021 (4.30-6pm) 1st Dec 2021 (4.30-6pm) Employers include: @scotfisccomm, @Ofcom, @CMAgovUK, @SPICe_Research, @BiggarEconomics, @Strath_FAI, and more! Find out more: economicfutures.ac.uk/Events
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