And it brings to mind a highly controversial piece of economic work by Professors Andrew Hughes-Hallett and Drew Scott, published last year, which argued that the act of devolving tax power in itself can drive up growth rates, at least temporarily.

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The exchanges came just two days after Labour called for an investigation into the way the government used quotes from work by academics professors Andrew Hughes Hallet and Drew Scott, claiming phrases had been changed to make the case for increased devolution.

BBC: Scottish Parliament

"Cory was O-for for his career and now I think we'll have to design some plays for him to get him 3-point shots, " Baylor coach Scott Drew said.

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