Garys Economics

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

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Episodes

Why are economists' predictions almost always wrong?

Economists love to make predictions in the media, but they're almost always wrong. Here's why.

Dec 26, 2021•10 min

Basics of investing – and why you should buy a house as soon as you can

Gary explains why he thinks owning property is so important. And what he thinks about other types of investing.

Dec 19, 2021•13 min

Why is housing so expensive?

House prices are rising faster than wages in major cities around the world. Why is this happening, and can we do anything about it?

Aug 01, 2021•10 min

What would the economy look like if we fixed wealth inequality?

Gary shares his vision of what the economy could look like if we followed the ideas of John Maynard Keynes.

Jun 07, 2021•8 min

What is wealth – and how does it differ from income?

"If you were born poor you will die poorand if you were born rich you will die richer." Gary explains the difference between wealth and income – and why failing to tax wealth will lead to worsening inequality.

Mar 21, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1

My first video: How Covid makes the rich richer (and you poorer)

Coronavirus is having a huge affect on wealth distribution and inequality. Gary explains how it benefits the rich and hurts the poor.

Jul 14, 2020•13 min

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