– 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.
Annual China-UK Economic and Trade Forum
It was great to speak about economic and financial issues at the 7th China-UK Economic and Trade Forum in the City. Hopes are building for the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue to be back on track in the new year.
Times op-ed: From east and west, the UK economy is exposed to global power shifts
Putting economic turning points in a historical context can be insightful. Rachel Reeves began her budget referencing 1945, 1964 and 1997, three years when Labour took power from the Conservatives in the postwar era.
Although she didn’t mention it, this also occurred in 1974 and that may be the more relevant comparison. Now, like then, the government has to wrestle with a host of domestic economic problems against a difficult global backdrop.
Keynote speech – annual conference of the China International Finance Society
On Friday 08th November, I gave a keynote speech at the Annual Conference of China International Finance Society in Beijing. The other foreign keynote was by Jeffrey Sachs. I discussed the world economy and the future of UK-China ties. One particular observation was while senior Chinese officials dislike President Trump’s sanctions policy, there was no moralising. Instead the focus was on controlling its own domestic policy.
Big money questions with economist Dr Gerard Lyons and his daughter, comedian Elf Lyons.