Richard Murphy
Political economist and chartered accountant; tax reform advocate and professor emeritus at the University of Sheffield, known for work on corporate tax transparency and wealth taxation.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 58min
How Governments Can Actually Raise More Revenues | Taxation Expert Richard Murphy
In this engaging discussion, Richard J Murphy, a political economist and tax reform advocate, shares his insights on taxation and economic repair. He argues that effective tax reform can boost productivity and welfare. Murphy critiques current corporate taxation and suggests focusing on higher income taxes for the wealthy rather than broad wealth taxes. He explains how reducing inequality can stimulate economic demand and proposes aligning tax rates on income and capital gains to eliminate perverse incentives. Don’t miss Murphy’s views on government debt and monetary policy!
Oct 12, 2018 • 1h 18min
#8 Richard Murphy: Corbynomics And Labour's Fiscal Credibility Rule
Richard Murphy, an economist and author of The Joy Of Tax, joins to discuss the real meaning behind government deficits—they're essentially your money! He delves into Corbynomics and critiques Labour's fiscal credibility rule, urging a reevaluation of fiscal versus monetary policies. The conversation highlights the role of government investment in reducing societal inequality and the importance of taxing the wealthy. Murphy also emphasizes transparency in economic leadership, advocating for a more informed and collaborative approach to public finance.
