Elfonomics - with Elf Lyons and Dr Gerard Lyons

Elfonomics

Big money questions with comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons.

Episodes24

Jan 1, 2023 · 32 min
Why can't I buy a house?
Elf asks her dad why she can't buy a house... and is it possible to live in a parking space? From growing populations, rising property prices and the changing landscape of HOW we live now, Elf and Dr Gerard Lyons try to work out what the future is for wannabe home owners across the UK.
Nov 6, 2022 · 32 min
What The H£ll is the Green Economy?
As COP27 gets underway in Egypt, comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons, discuss whether we can have economic growth at the same time as saving the planet. Plus, find out about little, green Elf’s domestic direct action. Twitter: @WTHEconomicspod
Sep 12, 2022 · 34 min
What The H£ll is the Cost Of Living Crisis?
With inflation surging, energy prices rocketing and ‘a summer of strikes’, comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons, tackle the thorny issue of pay. Gerard addresses the Elephant Graph in the room and whether big pay rises for workers will really help solve the cost of living crisis. Twitter: @WTHEconomicspod
Aug 2, 2022 · 31 min
What The H£ll is the Edinburgh Fringe?
Ahead of this year’s Festival, comedian Elf Lyons and her father, the economist Dr Gerard Lyons, examine the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe; how it operates, why it works, and what to do about the spiralling costs for acts and Festival-goers? And are Fringe comedians the ultimate free marketeers? Twitter: @WTHEconomicspod