David Smith

David Smith has been the Economics Editor at "The Sunday Times" since 1989, where he not only writes a weekly column but also serves as chief leader-writer, an assistant editor, and policy advisor. His broad expertise and insightful commentary extend across various publications, including writing for "The Times", "Tax Journal", and "CBI’s Business Voice".

Besides his journalistic endeavors, Smith frequently engages with diverse audiences through speaking and broadcasting, particularly on global financial and economic issues. His proficiency in discussing intricate economic trends is highly regarded.

Smith is also a prolific author with numerous books to his credit. His works include titles such as "The Rise and Fall of Monetarism," "Mrs. Thatcher’s Economics," "From Boom to Bust," "North and South," "UK Current Economic Policy," "Eurofutures," "Will Europe Work?," "Free Lunch: Easily Digestible Economics," "The Dragon & the Elephant: China, India and the New World Order," "The Age of Instability: The Global Financial Crisis and What Comes Next," and "Something Will Turn Up, Britain’s Economy Past, Present and Future." His writings provide deep insights into economic policies and global financial trends.

In the academic sphere, he holds positions as a visiting professor at Cardiff University and Nottingham University, imparting knowledge at both the domestic campuses and international ones in Malaysia and Ningbo (China). Smith has been recognized for his contributions to financial journalism and economics commentary with several awards, including the Harold Wincott Senior Financial Journalist of the Year Award, the 2013 Economics Commentator of the Year Award, and the 2014 Business Journalist of the Year Award in the London Press Awards. His influence and expertise make him a respected figure in economic journalism and academia.