Modern Monetary Theory - MMT
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- MMT Academics
- MMT Rebuttal
- National Debt
- Taxation
The Truth About ‘Printing Money’
December 26, 2017
If government spending is just “printing money” then taxing is simply “unprinting money”. It’s a circuit.
Federal Taxpayers Do Not Fund the Federal Government; The Federal Government Funds Federal Taxpayers
September 4, 2017
Well that title is blunt, isn’t it? I like blunt. That’s why I chose it. As I always say, blunt cuts through bullshit. It’s my bet that it is sure to cause irritation for those persons who play immature games of semantics with the word ‘fund’. Good.
The Operational Reason Why Federal Taxes are Not Revenue for the Federal Government
June 29, 2017
Since this is a major topic of interest for laypersons, I’m going to explain operationally why your dollars paid in federal taxes are not spent by the federal government on anything.
Social Security Cannot Go Broke!
March 23, 2017
It is impossible for Social Security to go broke. All it takes to see that is a ride on the subway.
What the Government Doesn’t Want You to Know: It Can Fully Fund Anything
January 13, 2017
What if I told you that everything we have been taught about US economics is wrong? Before your eyes start to glaze over in anticipation of boring economic jargon, let me acquaint you with 5 simple facts that might just wake you up.
Yes, We Need to Start Taxing the Rich More: Here’s Why
October 7, 2016
Higher taxes on the rich are a means by which to slow the process of the accumulation of wealth. By slowing the process of accumulated wealth, higher top marginal taxes increase income equality.
Let’s Get Down to Business and Understand Some Practical Economics
September 17, 2016
It’s time for you to stop allowing yourself to get sidetracked with old thinking.
7 Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Policy
September 11, 2016
The presumption of innocence by those perpetrating the frauds is characteristic of Professor Galbraith’s cynically gracious approach.
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Why we need to debunk the 'deficit myth' - BBC REEL
Government spending is increasing at an unprecedented rate to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people worry this could burden future generations.
However, economist Stephanie Kelton, author of The Deficit Myth, argues that we need to rethink our attitudes towards government spending.
Could Modern Monetary Theory help us navigate our way out of this crisis – and even help build a fairer economy?
Producer: Dan John
Animation: Jacqueline Nixon
(Republished with permission from the BBC)
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