Scotland and small country independence: the assessment
以苏格兰脱离英国为例，探讨国家分裂的原因（如偏好异质性与身份认同）、宏观问题（债务与货币）以及替代方案（财政分权），适合研究分离主义或区域经济的学者判断是否阅读原文。
This paper reviews some of the issues consequent on the formation of new states through secession. While its particular focus relates to the potential withdrawal of Scotland from the United Kingdom, it discusses preference heterogeneity as a potential cause of the break-up of states, relating that to recent developments in the economics of identity. It examines some macroeconomic issues, particularly debt and currency, and reflects on how these might influence secession. It examines alternatives—fiscal decentralization—to secession and considers the strategies that those arguing for and against secession may deploy. It also explains the structure of this issue, explaining how the different contributions come together.