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Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former interest rate trader, and social commentator. After leaving Citibank, where he was one of the bank’s most profitable traders, he became an advocate for economic equality and a critic of systemic inequality.
Known for: The Trading Game: A Confession
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The Trading Game: A Confession
In this memoir, former Citibank trader Gary Stevenson recounts his journey from a working-class upbringing in East London to becoming one of the youngest and most successful traders in the world. The book explores the psychological toll of extreme wealth, the moral conflicts of high finance, and the widening inequality that defines modern capitalism. Through candid storytelling, Stevenson reveals how the pursuit of profit can distort both markets and minds.
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Rising from the Working Class: Early Life and Awakening to Inequality
My childhood in East London shaped everything that would come later. I was the son of a working-class family where money was always tight, and comfort was something we glimpsed only through television. My parents worked hard, yet no matter how many hours they put in, there was always this sense that...
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Inside the Machine: Citibank and the Illusion of Success
When Citibank offered me a place on its trading floor, I was hooked. Imagine it: a vast, electric room filled with flashing prices, shouting voices, and the constant surge of adrenaline. The financial crisis was still fresh in everyone’s memory, yet to us young recruits, it was thrilling—we believed...
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About Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former interest rate trader, and social commentator. After leaving Citibank, where he was one of the bank’s most profitable traders, he became an advocate for economic equality and a critic of systemic inequality. He is known for his public commentary on wealth...
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Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former interest rate trader, and social commentator. After leaving Citibank, where he was one of the bank’s most profitable traders, he became an advocate for economic equality and a critic of systemic inequality. He is known for his public commentary on wealth...
Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former interest rate trader, and social commentator. After leaving Citibank, where he was one of the bank’s most profitable traders, he became an advocate for economic equality and a critic of systemic inequality. He is known for his public commentary on wealth distribution and financial ethics.
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Gary Stevenson is a British economist, former interest rate trader, and social commentator. After leaving Citibank, where he was one of the bank’s most profitable traders, he became an advocate for economic equality and a critic of systemic inequality.
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