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Garys Economics

by Gary Stevenson
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About the show

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

Latest episodes

  • It's time to say goodbye

    July 26, 2026 · 48 min

    Alright everyone. Last video. I did this one totally unscripted so I forgot a few important things and then I wrote a really long description to fill that all in and YT told me it was too long 😫 so here's the important points. 1 - THANKS…

  • The only way to cut your taxes is to raise tax. Here's why

    July 19, 2026 · 33 min

    More and more of what you pay in tax goes on government debt interest, rather than funding public services. As this national debt grows, taxes on working people will increase even further –and public services will continue to get worse…

  • What would an HONEST debate about a wealth tax look like?

    July 12, 2026 · 49 min

    TV and radio debates about wealth taxes usually get derailed by fear mongering and terrible statistics – often from people who are paid to defend the ultra rich. What would an honest debate about wealth inequality and taxing the rich more…

  • Why you should watch my documentary that's out this week

    July 5, 2026 · 20 min

    Weds 8 July 9pm: when my new documentary will air on Channel 4 in the UK. We'll also put it out on this Youtube channel from Sunday 12 July. x

  • Do bond markets control the government?

    July 2, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    The UK and other governments owe a huge amount of debt, mostly to the rich, known as bonds. Changes in interest rates on these bonds can cause economic and political crises, as happened with Liz Truss. Gary explains how to understand these…

  • Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire. How scared should you be?

    June 21, 2026 · 46 min

    If unstopped, the trillionaires will eventually have no choice but to take everything from you, your children and your grandchildren. Here's how it happens (and how to stop them). TAX WEALTH NOT WORK tshirt: https://sho…

  • Why does The Economist hate wealth taxes?

    June 14, 2026 · 42 min

    The intelligentsia are going all-in against wealth taxes. Are they just trying to mislead us, or do they have valid criticisms? Get TAX WEALTH NOT WORK t-shirt and stickers – https://shop.garyseconomics.org/ CHAPTERS (00:00)…

  • A wealth tax in the UK is becoming unavoidable

    June 7, 2026 · 40 min

    Are we about to get a new Prime Minister in the UK? The change in leadership may be the best chance we've ever had of winning wealth taxes in this country. And it could be a blueprint for other countries around the world…