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Garys Economics

Gary Stevenson
Inequality
Wealth Inequality
Living Standards
Taxation
Wealth Distribution
Rishi Sunak
Passive Income
Media Reporting
Consumer Price Index
Inflation
Tax Rates
UK Inflation
UK Taxation
Political Influence
Historical Economic Trends
Goods and Services Inflation
Asset Price Inflation
Systemic Issues
Mental Health
British Economy

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

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A massive energy crisis is heading our way from Iran and the Gulf. What can the government do to protect us? Can you do anything to protect yourself? Gary unpacks the economic consequences of the war.

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(00:59) The basics

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Understanding the past can help you shape the future. In the Victorian era technological innovation created massive new wealth, but it was concentrated in the hands of the few. Can we change things NOW to avoid the same desperate poverty most Victori... more

Gary's back for one episode only. Here's what the UK Budget next week means for you, the economy and democracy.

CHAPTERS

(00:00) Intro

(1:04) Raising taxes

(04:30) UK government debt situation

(09:12) Transfer of wealth to rich

(13:22) Why aren... more

I'm wrapping things up for now. I'll be back in a few months.

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Chlöe Swarbrick
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Episode: The first politician on Gary's Economics
Ha-Joon Chang
Economist and author with a focus on economics communication.
Professor at SOAS, University of London
Episode: They're teaching economics wrong – full interview with Ha-Joon Chang

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Gary Stevenson
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Smart guy but needs more nuanced solutions

    Gary clearly understands the problem and he clearly understands the economy and economics. He also has a talent for conveying relatively complex ideas in a way that’s easy to understand as exemplified in his very well written autobiography the Trading Game. However his solutions, while good in a perfect world, are not workable unless all the developed economies are willing to work together and maybe even all the other high GDP countries too. In this podcast is he is looking for a solution and th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JEVAGE
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Australia is following suite

    Every Australian needs to educate themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacew65
    Australia2 months ago
  • Too repetitive

    I feel like the podcast has great potential, however, there are a few big issues.

    1. He keeps repeating the same message every episode about being the most successful trader, going to Oxford, coming from a working class background, etc.

    2. I really appreciate and respect his message and values but he never suggests any actionable method to resolve the issues

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    gurveerc
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • An important message.

    Brilliant understanding of the real underlying reasons for the current situation. Gary’s message is simple yet whilst the solution is complex he offers a way forward that ask all of s to participate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TrevML
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Grifter for midwits

    How do people listen to this? “Trust me bro I’m a trader tax the rich so my masters can keep grifting off of daddy government”.

    State of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JackWOs
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear, accessible explanations of complex economics that connect policy to everyday life.
Thoughtful critiques of wealth inequality, with calls for practical reforms and policy design.
Engaging interviews and strong takes on how to fix housing, taxation, and governance.
Occasional repetition noted, but valuable for listeners seeking a principled stance on economic justice.

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The first politician on Gary's Economics
Q: What do you think needs to happen to influence politicians more effectively?
It requires understanding that politics is not as complicated as it's made out to be and building community engagement.
The first politician on Gary's Economics
Q: What made you so keen to get in at such a young age?
I was so angry about issues in my country that I felt compelled to make a change.
The week Trump nearly crashed the world economy
Q: What's going to happen next?
Even though a lot of the tariffs have been canceled, the tariff on China is still there, and prices for certain products in the US will likely rise.

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