POLITICAL economist Professor Richard Murphy is joining the National Extra team to deliver exclusive online-only analysis weekly.
Murphy, who is a professor of practice in international political economy and a taxation campaigner, has written extensively about what independence would mean for Scotland’s finances.
His work debunking the GERS figures and deficit myths has been widely shared over the years, while his popular Tax Research blog often takes apart Unionist arguments on economics.
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From next week subscribers will be able to enjoy exclusive work from Murphy every week. He is keen to write on Scotland’s renewables future and what independence means for taxes, among several other topics.
He will also be writing on current events and debunking common claims about Scotland’s economy from the No camp.
Laura Webster, The National’s Digital Audience and Content Editor, welcomed Murphy onto the National Extra rota.
“We are thrilled to have Richard Murphy joining us as a regular contributor,” she said. “Richard’s blogs are a big hit among the Yes movement, and readers have always asked us to publish more of his work. He explains complex economic issues in a way that is really accessible.
“Having Richard join so close to the election is a great boost, as we’re sure there will be plenty of myths thrown around over the next few weeks that will need debunking.”
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