This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on why if GDP is higher than the 1990s it does not feel like that? Is there room for UK tax cuts? What is the long-term normal interest-rate? What is the best way for the Bank of England to reduce its balance sheet?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on whether there is a US debt crisis and what the international effects will be? What re the problems caused by the swings in the Japanese Yen for the Yuan and US Dollar? Why is the UK FTSE seeing all-time highs with the media claiming it is in crisis?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on relative economic performance of Poland and UK? Can Europe's economy catch up with the US? Why does the FTSE 100 keep hitting all-time highs? Can the City of London thrive? Plus debunking the story about the US bailing out Japan.

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on the relative size of central bank balance sheets? Will China back the Yuan with Gold? Why do US GDP and labour market figures tell a different story? Is Scotland behind the recent highs for the UK FTSE 100?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on what is happening to the Japanese Yen and its impact on the economy? Also how is inflation measured and what differences are there between countries in how it is measured?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on a question about the Ben Bernanke Reviews into Bank of England economic forecasting. I use the examples of Yes Minister and "group think" to explain it is not what it appears to be.

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on why the Gold price is hitting all-time highs? Why do central banks value Gold so ridiculously cheaply? Can the Bank of England reduce interest-rates before the US? Also is the UK Blue Book in a mess?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on Premier League finances and Chelsea in particular. I look at the profits and losses from Bank of England QE bond buying and QT selling. Plus a look at pension demographics in Europe and the UK.

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on what do the latest Euro area money supply numbers mean for its economy? How much of a problem are the US Deficits and Debt? Will China devalue the Yuan and how much is it being affected by the Japanese Yen and its decline?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on Gold and why is it reaching new highs in many currencies. What about a Gold Standard? Also a couple of questions about if we are in a currency war and where will the US Dollar go? Plus should we raise the inflation target to 3%?