If Scotland were to become independent, would the gap between rich and poor be bigger or smaller?

Fieldwork dates: 1 August 2012 - 28 February 2018
Data from: Scotland
Results from: 4 polls

Results for: If Scotland were to become independent, would the gap between rich and poor be bigger or smaller?
Fieldwork end date Pollster	28 February 2018 Poll by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes)	31 August 2014 Poll by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes)	31 October 2013 Poll by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes)	30 November 2012 Poll by ScotCen (Scottish Social Attitudes)
A lot bigger	11%	13%	9%	9%
A little bigger	21%	22%	19%	20%
No difference	44%	45%	54%	51%
A little smaller	19%	13%	16%	18%
A lot smaller	5%	7%	2%	2%

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As a result of independence, would the gap between rich and poor in Scotland be bigger, smaller or would it make no difference?

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