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Real Progressives relate today's topics of concern to practical examples of Modern Monetary Theory.
We use the lens of MMT to help audiences understand causality and effective solutions within macroeconomic policy through practical, real-world examples. We present facts dispelling the myths of federal funding, tax policy, deficit spending, inflationary risk and unemployment, along with other vital issues.
Why the New Deal Became the No Deal
Were you impacted by the 2008 great financial crisis? You are not alone!
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Tokenism is the Death of Policy and Progress
It is time for the progressive left to move beyond such hollow and aesthetic litmus tests and organize around policies and material improvements for the working class.
Money and Banking (Part 9 – Banking regulation)
It may surprise you to know that the banking sector is one of the most regulated industries in the United States with a bank having to file regulatory documents with several agencies.
Money and Banking (Part 8 – The Private Banking Business)
The US financial system is extremely complicated and this series shades light only on some corners of that system by focusing on the banking sector.
Money and Banking (Part 7 – Leverage)
Given that the concept of leverage will be used often in the upcoming posts, this post spends some time explaining what leverage is and some of its impacts on the balance sheet of any economic unit.
Money and Banking (Part 6 – Treasury and Central Bank Interactions)
The post studies how the Fed is involved in fiscal operations and how the U.S. Treasury is involved in monetary-policy operations. The extensive interaction between these two branches of the U.S. government is necessary for fiscal and monetary policies to work properly.
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