

Elfonomics - with Elf Lyons and Dr Gerard Lyons
Elfonomics
Big money questions with comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 35min
What The H£ll is the Cost Of Living Crisis?
With inflation surging, energy prices rocketing and ‘a summer of strikes’, comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons, tackle the thorny issue of pay. Gerard addresses the Elephant Graph in the room and whether big pay rises for workers will really help solve the cost of living crisis.
Twitter: @WTHEconomicspod

Aug 2, 2022 • 31min
What The H£ll is the Edinburgh Fringe?
Ahead of this year’s Festival, comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons, examine the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe; how it operates, why it works, and what to do about the spiralling costs for acts and Festival-goers? And are Fringe comedians the ultimate free marketeers?
Twitter: @WTHEconomicspod