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Scottish independence: Predicted effect on the economy 2014 survey

As a result of independence would Scotland's economy become better, worse, or would it make no difference?

The data displays a distribution of respondents to a survey question designed to find out how those residing in Scotland think the economy would be effected if, in September 2014, Scotland voted 'yes' for independence from the UK. With a great deal of campaigning taking place on both sides of the debate, the 'no' vote usually has the most supporters in the polls. In January 2014, the most commonly anticipated result was that independence would worsen the economy.

A lot better 10
A little better 16
No difference 16
A little worse 22
A lot worse 22
Don't know 14
Refused 1