The Scottish government has produced a paper putting the economic case for independence.
Titled Scotland's Economy: the case for independence, it says: "By international standards Scotland is a wealthy and productive country. There is no doubt that Scotland has the potential to be a successful independent nation."
The paper concluded that Scotland had "more than enough resources" if it had the powers of independence.
Launching the paper, First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Despite our strong economic foundations and excellent global reputation Scotland, with Westminster in control of our economy, is not reaching our potential as a nation and this report clearly lays out the ways in which UK government economic policies have not worked in Scotland's best interests."
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BBC News - At-a-glance: Scotland's economy post-independence
Titled Scotland's Economy: the case for independence, it says: "By international standards Scotland is a wealthy and productive country. There is no doubt that Scotland has the potential to be a successful independent nation."
The paper concluded that Scotland had "more than enough resources" if it had the powers of independence.
Launching the paper, First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Despite our strong economic foundations and excellent global reputation Scotland, with Westminster in control of our economy, is not reaching our potential as a nation and this report clearly lays out the ways in which UK government economic policies have not worked in Scotland's best interests."
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BBC News - At-a-glance: Scotland's economy post-independence