Writing for the New Statesman, Chicago law professor David Scheffer has provided an interesting analysis of the aggressive tactics employed by George Osborne on such matters as currency union, and the presumption that the remaining United Kingdom would be the "continuator" state in the event of Scottish independence. He points out that Osborne's arguments are based on unsound logic, and contrary to the best interests of the remaining United Kingdom should that logic be followed to its conclusion.

The White Paper makes it clear that a smooth, fair, and equitable transition to independence is a priority for the Scottish Government. George Osborne's unreasonable position runs contrary to the spirit of the Edinburgh Agreement.

David Scheffer writes:

"None of this silly face-off has to happen. The logical outcome of a pro-independence vote is negotiations to facilitate a smooth transition with the goal of advancing the best interests of the citizens of each nation. Indeed that is exactly what was indicated in Clause 30 of the Edinburgh Agreement signed in October 2012 and which is internationally admired as a model of consensual deal-making."

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