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Scottish independence: Predicted effect on standard of living 2013 survey

As a result of independence would the standard of living in Scotland be higher, lower, 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 standard of living 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 2013, it was most commonly anticipated that there'd be no difference to the standard of living if Scotland left the UK.

A lot higher 5
A little higher 22
No difference 36
A little lower 21
A lot lower 7
Don't know 9