GERS: detailed methodology 2017-18
Documents outlining the various methodologies used to obtain estimates of public sector revenues and expenditures in Scotland for the 2017-18 GERS publication.
The headline estimates of Scottish public sector expenditure and revenue in GERS embrace two key principles:
1. Public sector revenue is estimated for taxes where a financial burden is imposed on residents and enterprises in Scotland
2. Public sector expenditure is estimated on the basis of spending incurred for the benefit of residents and enterprises in Scotland
The documents attached. Methodologies for previous years may be viewed by searching this website or navigating to this archived page of the Scottish Government website.
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