Modern Monetary Theory - MMT
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- Federal Reserve
- Hyperinflation
- Inflation
- Job Guarantee
- MMT 101
- MMT Academics
- MMT Rebuttal
- National Debt
- Social Security
- Taxation
Permanent Cures for Debt Ceiling Crises
January 30, 2018
While our attention is on the chaos and consequences of debt ceiling crises, is a good time to consider how we might eliminate them entirely. Here’s a rundown on the four most important methods one can use.
Peace and Reindustrialization: Beyond Thatcher’s Trauma
December 13, 2023
The European left suffers from a post-traumatic stress disorder that has its origins in Margaret Thatcher’s policies and does not know how to cope with it in a functional way.
Paying for Populism
April 3, 2021
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 …
One year into Trump’s Second Term
February 3, 2022
Only the name has changed, the policies haven’t.
Old Narratives Die Hard
April 8, 2020
It’s time to catch up to where we were 80 years ago and recognize reality. Bernie’s ideas aren’t just possible – they’re a brilliant move economically and a moral imperative.
Neoliberalism Kills (Part 2)
June 4, 2023
Its influence is felt even in liberal or progressive organizations, and among progressive commentators and writers, who all share ideas like fiscal policy discipline and tax reform.
Monopoly Describes MMT
August 28, 2021
In short, federal deficits are the dollars we have to play the game.
Monopoly Money: The State as a Price Setter
June 12, 2022
This paper, from Oeconomicus, Volume V, Winter 2002, explores the basis for understanding modern monetary systems as rooted in the monopoly powers of the State.
Money Growth Does Not Cause Inflation!
November 15, 2021
It is conventional wisdom that printing more money causes inflation. The only problem is, it’s not true. That’s not how inflation works.
Money and Banking (Part 9 – Banking regulation)
September 20, 2021
It may surprise you to know that the banking sector is one of the most regulated industries in the United States.
Money and Banking (Part 8 – The Private Banking Business)
September 19, 2021
The US financial system is extremely complicated and this series sheds light only on some corners of that system by focusing on the banking sector.
Money and Banking (Part 7 – Leverage)
September 18, 2021
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.
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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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