The Government aims to ensure long-term sustainable economic growth. There are a range of policies in place aimed at helping to increase productivity levels.
This should create a business environment which actively encourages innovation, entrepreneurialism and high skill levels, helping to encourage the creation, growth and transformation of businesses.
Responding to the economic situation
The Economic Recovery Plan ensures that all government activity is aligned to position Scotland for recovery: focusing on supporting jobs and our communities, strengthening education and skills and investing in innovation and the industries of the future.
Find out more about the economic recovery plan.