– 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.
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.
BBC Radio 4 Today programme interview – and Netwealth op-ed
Today I was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on President Trump’s economic agenda. I also wrote about this for Netwealth. In short, Trump’s policy can be described as the good, the bad and the uncertain.
Asia House panel – Annual Outlook 2025
It was good to speak at Asia House alongside Mallika Ishwaran (Chief Economist, Shell) and Michael Birshan (Global Partner of Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice, McKinsey) to discuss the Asia House Annual Outlook 2025. Some of my analysis was quoted in China Daily.
You can watch my panel from 38:52 minutes.
Big money questions with economist Dr Gerard Lyons and his daughter, comedian Elf Lyons.