Synopsis
Allan Little asks whether the Nordic economic model, which marries dynamic, open economies with high public spending and excellent public services, can be applied in Scotland.
- Programme: Referendum Documentaries
- Episode: 01: Our Friends in the North
- Channel: BBC Two Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2013
Licence: ERA Licence required
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