MMT and the NEW MARKET SOCIETY
We live in a market society with little chance we shall ever live in anything else and, as such, whatever we hope to accomplish will have to be accomplished within the framework of market society norms.
Environmental and Ecological Justice
Paying for Populism
True democracy is populism—is it not? It has always struck me as odd that “populism” is used to describe a fringe politics, motivated by grievances that are viewed as illegitimate complaining. But if the not-profit-making needs of local and regional communities are determined and addressed by a democratic, majoritarian process, isn’t that what real “populism” …
Seriously ugly: here’s how Australia will look if the world heats by 3°C this century
The report acknowledges that limiting global temperatures to 1.5℃ this century is now extremely difficult. Achieving net-zero global emissions by 2050 is the absolute minimum required to to avoid the worst climate impacts.
Longing for Genuine Global Solidarity
So join me in this struggle, it’s my final plea. I’ll die trying if I have to, for this better future is within reach, and it’s yearning to be set free.
Macroeconomic System for Climate Change
Enables a sovereign government to spend whatever fiat currency is necessary to enable and assist its collective society to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
The Green New Deal Will Prevent Inflation
Not having a Green New Deal, however, could result in devastating cost-push (left finger) inflation.
Functional Fiscalism
What I am going to imagine here is an argument that a progressive politician (for example, someone associated with a new Biden administration) could make in support of direct government spending to address a serious challenge to our collective well-being. By “direct” government spending I imply spending which is not “paid for” by garnering either …
What If We Could Still Do Great Things?
What if we told you that the most important thing you can do is help the people see that we can afford anything we need to take care of us all?