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 *[[Institute of Economic Affairs]] Academic Advisory Council, 2001<ref>[http://www.iea.org.uk/files/upld-publication25pdf?.pdf]</ref>
 *[[All-Party Parliamentary Group for Apprenticeships]], Member
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 ==Affiliations==
 *[[Institute of Economic Affairs]] Academic Advisory Council, 2001<ref>[http://www.iea.org.uk/files/upld-publication25pdf?.pdf]</ref>
 ==Simpson's publications==

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		+	''For the politician see [[David Simpson MP]]''
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	Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] a think tank based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics. As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], and a former member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute for Economic Affairs]] (IEA), Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account'<ref>Calling Scotland to Account http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php</ref>. A long time supporter of independence, Professor Simpson believes independence will end the so-called dependency culture of government subsidy that he believes exists in Scotland. His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency. This suggests that Professor Simpson’s vision of independence is one based on limited government, competition and free-markets. The implications for Scottish Water in such a vision are clear; a ceding of control to the private sector.		Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] a think tank based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics. As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], and a former member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute for Economic Affairs]] (IEA), Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account'<ref>Calling Scotland to Account http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php</ref>. A long time supporter of independence, Professor Simpson believes independence will end the so-called dependency culture of government subsidy that he believes exists in Scotland. His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency. This suggests that Professor Simpson’s vision of independence is one based on limited government, competition and free-markets. The implications for Scottish Water in such a vision are clear; a ceding of control to the private sector.

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-Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] a think tank based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics.  As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], and a former member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute for Economic Affairs]] (IEA), Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account'<ref>[http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php]</ref>.  A long time supporter of independence, Professor Simpson believes independence will end the so-called dependency culture of government subsidy that he believes exists in Scotland.  His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency.  This suggests that Professor Simpson’s vision of independence is one based on limited government, competition and free-markets.  The implications for Scottish Water in such a vision are clear; a ceding of control to the private sector.
+Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] a think tank based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics.  As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], and a former member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute for Economic Affairs]] (IEA), Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account'<ref>Calling Scotland to Account http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php</ref>.  A long time supporter of independence, Professor Simpson believes independence will end the so-called dependency culture of government subsidy that he believes exists in Scotland.  His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency.  This suggests that Professor Simpson’s vision of independence is one based on limited government, competition and free-markets.  The implications for Scottish Water in such a vision are clear; a ceding of control to the private sector.
 David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland.  They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry.  Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation.  The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that. Incidentally, Simpson also was a member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]].  Two of the most prominent members of the Institute of Economic Affairs, [[Colin Robinson]] and [[John Blundell]] have both recently advocated the full privatisation of [[Scottish Water]].
 ==Pro-nuclear and anti renewables==
-Simpson is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that. Titled ‘Tilting at Widmills; The Economics of Wind Power’ the paper criticised wind power in terms of cost, reliability and aesthetics.  It championed gas and, especially, nuclear power as the most cost effective and reliable future energy options.    His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'<ref>[http://www.sundayherald.com/41335].</ref>
+Simpson is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that. Titled ‘Tilting at Widmills; The Economics of Wind Power’ the paper criticised wind power in terms of cost, reliability and aesthetics.  It championed gas and, especially, nuclear power as the most cost effective and reliable future energy options.    His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'<ref>Edwards, Rob,  ‘Think tank dismisses wind farms as 'expensive, unreliable polluters' ;Leading economist tells government atomic energy is best policy’ ''Sunday Herald'' April 18, 2004  Pg. 11http://www.sundayherald.com/41335.</ref>

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-Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] an institute based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics.  As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account' [http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php].  His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency.
+Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] a think tank based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics.  As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], and a former member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute for Economic Affairs]] (IEA), Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account'<ref>[http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php]</ref>.  A long time supporter of independence, Professor Simpson believes independence will end the so-called dependency culture of government subsidy that he believes exists in Scotland.  His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency.  This suggests that Professor Simpson’s vision of independence is one based on limited government, competition and free-markets.  The implications for Scottish Water in such a vision are clear; a ceding of control to the private sector.
 David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland.  They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry.  Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation.  The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that. Incidentally, Simpson also was a member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]].  Two of the most prominent members of the Institute of Economic Affairs, [[Colin Robinson]] and [[John Blundell]] have both recently advocated the full privatisation of [[Scottish Water]].
-[[David Simpson]] is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that.  His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'[http://www.sundayherald.com/41335].
+==Pro-nuclear and anti renewables==
+Simpson is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that. Titled ‘Tilting at Widmills; The Economics of Wind Power’ the paper criticised wind power in terms of cost, reliability and aesthetics.  It championed gas and, especially, nuclear power as the most cost effective and reliable future energy options.    His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'<ref>[http://www.sundayherald.com/41335].</ref>
 ==Affiliations==
-*[[Institute of Economic Affairs]] Academic Advisory Council, 2001 [http://www.iea.org.uk/files/upld-publication25pdf?.pdf]
+*[[Institute of Economic Affairs]] Academic Advisory Council, 2001<ref>[http://www.iea.org.uk/files/upld-publication25pdf?.pdf]</ref>
-==Simposon's publications==
+==Simpson's publications==
 David Simpson:"The end of macroeconomics", IEA, Hobart paper 126,1994.
 ==Notes==
 Samuel Brittan [http://www.samuelbrittan.co.uk/text66_p.html What is really wrong with today’s economics?] Financial Times 21/12/00

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 David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland.  They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry.  Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation.  The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that. Incidentally, Simpson also was a member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]].  Two of the most prominent members of the Institute of Economic Affairs, [[Colin Robinson]] and [[John Blundell]] have both recently advocated the full privatisation of [[Scottish Water]].
-It is also the case that [[David Simpson]] is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that.  His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'.
+[[David Simpson]] is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy.  In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that.  His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'[http://www.sundayherald.com/41335].
-  a paper in 2003 wrote

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	David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland. They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry. Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation. The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that. Incidentally, Simpson also was a member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]]. Two of the most prominent members of the Institute of Economic Affairs, [[Colin Robinson]] and [[John Blundell]] have both recently advocated the full privatisation of [[Scottish Water]].		David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland. They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry. Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation. The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that. Incidentally, Simpson also was a member of the Academic Advisory Council to the [[Institute of Economic Affairs]]. Two of the most prominent members of the Institute of Economic Affairs, [[Colin Robinson]] and [[John Blundell]] have both recently advocated the full privatisation of [[Scottish Water]].

−	[[David Simpson]] in 2003 wrote	+	It is also the case that [[David Simpson]] is pro-nuclear energy and against renewable wind energy. In 2004 he compiled a report on behalf of the [[David Hume Institute]] stating just that. His position was summarised by the following quote 'For the David Hume Institute, an Edinburgh-based fan of the free market, there is no real choice. Wind farms are expensive, unreliable and will wreck the countryside, it says, and nuclear reactors are a better way of reducing the pollution causing climate change'.
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		+	a paper in 2003 wrote

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−	Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] an institute based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics. As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]]~~. Professor~~ Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to Standard Life. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account' [~~{{ref\|~~http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php}}. His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency. ~~The social consequences or 'social inefficiencies' is not something that is considered too much.~~	+	Professor [[David Simpson]] was the founding director of the [[Fraser of Allander Institute]] an institute based at the University of Strathclyde, where he was Professor of Economics. As well as being a Trustee of the [[David Hume Institute]], Simpson was also at one time economic advisor to [[Standard Life]]. In 2001 he contributed to a [[Policy Institute]] paper 'Calling Scotland to Account' [http://www.policyinstitute.info/ResPub.php]. His contribution advocated greater Fiscal Autonomy based on greater fiscal responsibility, thus engendering greater economic efficiency.

−	David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC)~~. The~~ economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland. They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the [[WIC]], to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry. Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation. The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that.	+	David Simpson is now a member of the [[Water Industry Commission]] (WIC), the economic regulator for the Water Industry in Scotland. They have statutory powers to set the spending budgets that [[Scottish Water]] must adhere to. The Scottish Executive places great power and faith in the WIC, to shape the future of the Scottish Water industry. Given the background of David Simpson, being involved in organisations advocating neo-liberal economics, it would be reasonable to conclude that, for him, an appropriate outcome for Scottish Water would be its privatisation. The concern for the people of Scotland is that he has disproportionate power and influence to achieve just that.
		+	==Affiliations==
		+	*[[Institute of Economic Affairs]] Academic Advisory Council, 2001 [http://www.iea.org.uk/files/upld-publication25pdf?.pdf]
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		+	==Simposon's publications==
		+	David Simpson:"The end of macroeconomics", IEA, Hobart paper 126,1994.
		+	==Notes==
		+	Samuel Brittan [http://www.samuelbrittan.co.uk/text66_p.html What is really wrong with today’s economics? Financial Times 21/12/00