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How the Government Pulls Coronavirus Relief Money Out of Thin Air – The New York Times

By Underground | April 15, 2020

Once-fringe ideas in economic theory are now nearly official policy as government borrowing surges and the Federal Reserve signals it could buy unlimited debt. “Once the central bank buys them (the bonds), it’s as if the Treasury never issued them in the first place,” said Dr. Kelton, “For all intents and purposes, … Continue reading How the Government Pulls Coronavirus Relief Money Out of Thin Air – The New York Times

Bank of England to directly finance extra government spending

By Underground | April 9, 2020

The UK has become the first country to embrace the monetary financing of government to fund the immediate cost of fighting coronavirus, with the Bank of England to directly finance the state’s spending needs on a temporary basis. The move would allow the government to bypass the bond market until the Covid-19 pandemic … Continue reading Bank of England to directly finance extra government spending

[LIVE] Coronavirus Pandemic: Real Time Counter, World Map, News

By Underground | April 7, 2020

Source: [LIVE] Coronavirus Pandemic: Real Time Counter, World Map, News – YouTube Continue reading [LIVE] Coronavirus Pandemic: Real Time Counter, World Map, News

The Nordic Way to Economic Rescue – The New York Times

By Underground | March 30, 2020

In the face of the pandemic, Denmark is effectively nationalizing private payrolls, in contrast to the patchwork American system. The US has the capability to bring the economy roaring back but only if we make sure that small businesses and the workforce are made As whole as possible. And this article points … Continue reading The Nordic Way to Economic Rescue – The New York Times

Critics blast EPA move as license to pollute during pandemic

By Underground | March 28, 2020

Critics worry a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy will leave the agency unaware of how much pollution is leaking into air, water and soil as companies are given the green light to There is a saying in politics: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Source: Critics blast EPA move … Continue reading Critics blast EPA move as license to pollute during pandemic

$2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Nullifies “How Will You Pay for It?” Question

By Underground | March 28, 2020

When all of this is behind us, to the extent that it ever can be, let’s not forget what we’ve learned: Congress knows how to spend money when it wants to. Will be helpful when it comes time to address climate change. Source: $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Nullifies “How Will You Pay … Continue reading $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Nullifies “How Will You Pay for It?” Question

Politicians blew off Gen Z’s climate goals. The coronavirus shows we can act fast. – The Washington Post

By Underground | March 27, 2020

People will act on an emergency — when they understand that it threatens them. And money is no object. Source: Politicians blew off Gen Z’s climate goals. The coronavirus shows we can act fast. – The Washington Post Continue reading Politicians blew off Gen Z’s climate goals. The coronavirus shows we can act fast. – The Washington Post

Coronavirus pandemic: politicians, CEOs believe in MMT, Modern Monetary Theory

By Underground | March 22, 2020

The issue of “balancing the books” with taxes or via the issuance of debt is not only an afterthought — it is not even necessary. Our government holds a monopoly to “issue” the currency, it does not merely “use” it like the rest of us. An epochal shift in economic thinking that … Continue reading Coronavirus pandemic: politicians, CEOs believe in MMT, Modern Monetary Theory

Stephanie Kelton: Just Use ‘the Computer’ to Give People More Money

By Underground | March 21, 2020

Congress has all the firepower it needs. It just needs to send spending instructions to the Federal Reserve, as it always does. We can afford to keep the country whole, this article explains why. Source: Opinion | Stephanie Kelton: Just Use ‘the Computer’ to Give People More Money – The New York … Continue reading Stephanie Kelton: Just Use ‘the Computer’ to Give People More Money

We Can Afford to Beat This Crisis | The Nation

By Underground | March 20, 2020

Even deficit hawks like Joe Biden know that when faced with the genuine prospect of annihilation, the only adequate response is to do whatever it takes to prevent it. We’ve done it before, we can do it again. And money is no object at this point. Source: We Can Afford to Beat … Continue reading We Can Afford to Beat This Crisis | The Nation

What Would Roosevelt Do? by Pavlina R. Tcherneva

By Underground | March 20, 2020

The US government should pull out all the stops in mitigating the economic fallout from COVID-19, not just by disbursing cash to all households, but also by implementing a federal job guarantee and many other long-overdue policies. After all, for a self-financing government, money is no object. These are all things that … Continue reading What Would Roosevelt Do? by Pavlina R. Tcherneva

Italian regions’ responses to coronavirus show testing, distancing work – Business Insider

By Underground | March 19, 2020

A region of Italy that took earlier and more aggressive measures to fight the coronavirus is now seeing fewer cases. One region, Veneto, tested everybody, even those with no symptoms, and the other region, Lombardy, only tested those with symptoms. The result is that Veneto is seeing a decrease in the spread … Continue reading Italian regions’ responses to coronavirus show testing, distancing work – Business Insider