The Fraser of Allander Institute, abbreviated as FAI, is an independent research unit and part of the Department of Economics at the University of Strathclyde.

The director of the institute is Professor Graeme Roy, a former Senior Economic Adviser and head of the First Minister's Policy Unit under Nicola Sturgeon.

[8] The FAI, in partnership with the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, is responsible for producing the Quarterly Economic Indicator Survey.

[10] The FAI also produces the Scottish Business monitor on a quarterly basis in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland.

[12] In partnership with Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, the FAI also produces a quarterly report into the oil & gas industry in Scotland.

[17] The commentary's criticism of the ‘cluttered policy landscape’ within the Scottish Government was debated in Parliament and also received global press coverage.

A bad outcome for Scotland could result in a reduction in GDP of £8 billion, jobs by 80,000 and wages an average of £2,000 per year.

[20] While the report showed that a Hard Brexit could lead to problems, it was stated that some sectors in Scotland would fare quite well, when compared to the rest of the UK.

The survey found that 44% of the Scottish businesses had noted a negative impact since the referendum on European Union membership.

[23] In March 2018, the FAI was commissioned to research the economic impact of the commercial property sector on the Scottish economy.