Alf Young is a freelance writer and visiting professor at the University of Strathclyde. His work focuses on capital markets, economic policy, and both global and local economies, reflecting his extensive experience in the field. Alf has been featured in The Times and has received honorary degrees from four Scottish universities.
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Alf Young's coverage predominantly focuses on government and politics, particularly Scottish politics, the SNP, government spending, and the economy. He appears to be most interested in analyzing government announcements and policies with a specific focus on Scotland. His articles often cite data and delve into legal policy regulations.
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As a think tank’s analysis exposes the risks of Scottish fiscal autonomy, the minister’s time in the spotlight is coming to an end
A £9.6m design that does not work lays peers of the realm open to justified criticism of wasting taxpayers’ cash
Millions have been spent on plans that never come to fruition as businesses are forced to relocate or go bust
The goal at the very core of the SNP’s DNA is what all the years of fighting and winning elections has been about, but may be losing its lustre
The vacillation over the Scottish government’s medium-term financial strategy shows how hard it is to scrutinise decisions on an economy where cuts are coming
The SNP government has accepted ‘significant weaknesses’ in its oversight of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. But what took it so long?
The state-owned shipyard can still charm tourists, but in the wake of a jaw-dropping audit report, it badly needs to start pushing the boats out
In my final Sunday Times column, I look back over many years in the world of newspapers and hope the issues I’ve raised meant as much to you as they have to me
