– The Times
Gerard is one of the UK’s leading economists, possessing expertise across a wealth of areas.
Alongside his deep knowledge of the UK economy, he is also an expert on global trends and emerging markets. His international perspective and thorough analysis are informed by first-hand experience in senior roles over three decades in both the private sector and in public policy.
Gerard is one of the UK’s leading economists, possessing expertise across a wealth of areas.
Alongside his deep knowledge of the UK economy, he is also an expert on global trends and emerging markets. His international perspective and thorough analysis are informed by first-hand experience in senior roles over three decades in both the private sector and in public policy.
CGTN Europe interview – Chinese Premier Li Qiang signals more proactive fiscal policy
It was good to be on CGTN Europe again. The Two Sessions begins in Beijing with Premier Li Qiang outlining a plausible but optimistic growth target around 5%, which will necessitate significant stimulus and targeted, timely measures to boost demand & cushion impact from tariffs
Keynote address – China-UK New Era Cooperation Dialogue
Good to give a keynote at the launch of CCCUK’s report into Chinese firms in the UK. Improved revenue and profitably by Chinese firms, and profits above global average for 1 in 8. The UK and China need to differentiate between strategic and non-strategic in the bilateral relationship. A write-up of the day, including my comments, can be found in China Daily.
Institute of Fiscal Studies podcast – How important is the OBR forecast?
Great to join the Institute For Fiscal Studies’ podcast with Paul Johnson and Andy King to discuss the OBR – how it works, why it’s important – and the UK’s fiscal position.
Separately, this week the third five-yearly external review of the ORB – which I gave evidence to – was published and is a good read. I wrote about it for CapX this week.
Big money questions with economist Dr Gerard Lyons and his daughter, comedian Elf Lyons.