– 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.
Centre for Policy Studies – A tax, borrow and spend Budget
The Chancellor, at the beginning of her speech, was keen to put this Budget in a historic context from a political perspective. From an economic and financial markets perspective, it was felt that whoever won the election would need to address our poor fiscal position, and the high level of debt. Boosting public investment, funded by higher taxes and borrowing, has been the focus today. Addressing the scale of debt has been left to a future date. Unless growth moves materially higher, addressing the overhang of debt remains the key future challenge.
Budget interview with The Telegraph – Planet Normal Podcast
I joined The Telegraph’s Liam Halligan and Allison Pearson to discuss the Budget. Listen to my c.20 minute interview below (09:35-27:28 minutes). In short, boosting pubic sector investment was the Chancellor’s focus. Unless growth moves materially higher, addressing the overhang of debt will become the key future challenge.
BBC Radio 4: ‘The World this Weekend’ interview
I was interviewed by James Naughtie regarding the Chancellor’s options for the Budget. Listen from 11:45 – 13:53 minutes.
Big money questions with economist Dr Gerard Lyons and his daughter, comedian Elf Lyons.