Daily Archives: October 3, 2025

White Paper: Scottish Independence: An ROI Perspective

Posted on October 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Bottom line: On current public accounts and trade patterns, an independent Scotland would begin with a sizable structural fiscal gap (≈11–12% of GDP on a net basis) alongside material border-related trade frictions with rUK (its dominant market), which … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Traveling with Friends and Family: A White Paper on Shared Journeys and Collective Experiences

Posted on October 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Traveling is often celebrated as a pathway to personal growth, cultural enrichment, and memorable experiences. Yet, when undertaken with friends and family, travel takes on an additional dimension: it strengthens bonds, creates shared stories, and builds emotional resilience … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Contrasting Approaches to Informing Travelers about Parking: Newcastle & Stirling versus Edinburgh & Berwick

Posted on October 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Parking is one of the most consistent sources of frustration for visitors to UK cities. The way cities inform travelers about availability, rules, and enforcement varies considerably. This paper contrasts Newcastle and Stirling, which lean toward practical, traveler-oriented … Continue reading →

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White Paper: From Anecdote to Data: Determining the Threshold of Meaningful Evidence

Posted on October 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In policy debates, scientific inquiry, and business decision-making, anecdotal evidence often acts as the seed of inquiry but rarely as the foundation of rigorous conclusions. Yet there is a critical question: at what point does a collection of … Continue reading →

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