
Garys Economics
Gary Stevenson – inequality economist, former trader and author of The Trading Game – explains how real world economics work.
Latest episodes

Aug 11, 2024 • 17min
What's next for me and this podcast?
An update from Gary.

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Jul 28, 2024 • 28min
Understand the Economy Part 2: What Is Wealth Inequality?
Discover the stark contrasts between equal and unequal economic systems and their effects on financial security and social mobility. Learn how wealth concentration shapes consumer behavior and employment prospects. Dive into the mechanics of wealth inequality, revealing how it’s perpetuated by transfer payments and leads to economic disparities. Explore the significant consequences for disadvantaged populations as wealth continues to flow from the poor to the rich.

Jul 14, 2024 • 30min
Was I right? My predictions 4 years on
This channel started 4 years ago today. Which of my predictions came true?

Jul 7, 2024 • 15min
Will the rich leave the UK if you tax them more?
"They'll leave" is the most common response in the media if you suggest a wealth tax. But will they?

Jun 30, 2024 • 13min
Understand the Economy Part 1: What is wealth?
Dive into the fascinating world of wealth and its nuances. Discover how wealth differs from income and the crucial role of asset ownership, especially in housing. Uncover the stark divide in wealth distribution between the general population and the elite, highlighting how physical assets like property shape our economy. Explore how everyday spending influences wealth accumulation and who really benefits from consumer purchases, while gaining insights from a new online course that delves deeper into economic principles.

Jun 23, 2024 • 16min
The issue I've been avoiding: immigration
Immigration isn't the biggest problem facing working class people. Don't believe the media.

Jun 16, 2024 • 24min
This is how I'm going to vote in the election
There's an election coming up, and the tories are going to lose. But don't get too excited, because I don't have much hope in Labour either. Here are my thoughts.

Jun 9, 2024 • 9min
How do we really grow investment in the UK?
Are investments from rich people helping our economy to grow?

Jun 2, 2024 • 10min
I want you to pay less tax
Taxes pay for everything important. But I want the rich to pay more and you to pay less.

May 26, 2024 • 15min
Rishi Sunak's taxes – the real story
The rich own everything, but they hide it in their tax returns.