Nicola Sturgeon on Austerity @ #INET2017

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by Scotland due to limited powers over tax and other economic interventions. It highlights the strategies for inclusive growth, such as expanding early years education and mitigating the effects of UK austerity policies. The video also explores the innovative use of new policymaking powers, like income tax, to support a progressive society and emphasizes economic policy as a means to improve people's lives.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the government in Scotland according to the speaker?

• Too many social policies

• Excessive economic growth

• Overabundance of tax powers

• Lack of full economic intervention powers

How has Scotland attempted to mitigate the effects of UK government austerity policies?

• By increasing taxes significantly

• By putting money back into people's pockets

• By reducing social policies

• By ignoring the austerity measures

What recent power has Scotland acquired that is being used innovatively?

• Complete independence from the UK

• Full control over welfare reforms

• Income tax powers

• Control over education policies

In what way is income tax being used in Scotland according to the speaker?

• To discourage economic participation

• To support societal goals progressively

• To increase government revenue only

• To fund only social policies

What is the ultimate goal of economic policy as mentioned in the final section?

• To maximize government control

• To enable people to live fulfilling lives

• To reduce government spending

• To focus solely on economic growth