“We are never so certain of our knowledge as when we’re dead wrong.” —Guy Davenport in the essay “Pergolesi’s Dog from Every Force Evolves a Form” Well written article about money. Source: Politicians are never so sure as when they’re wrong | Lexington Herald Leader Continue reading Politicians are never so sure as when they’re wrong | Lexington Herald Leader
The economic ideas that once fueled deficit mythbusters and provided hope for a pandemic recovery have spawned a vibrant political subculture. Once people understand where money comes from then they’ll realize that we can start addressing things like climate change and student loans without causing any further hardship. Source: This Year’s Underground … Continue reading This Year’s Underground Sensation: Modern Monetary Theory | The New Republic
The one taboo of economics that the government is hiding from the public is the fact that if the government balances its books, it becomes impossible for the private sector to do … Continue reading David Graeber: what the government doesn’t want you to know about debt – video | Opinion | The Guardian
Our country’s myth about federal debt, explained. The idea that our country’s national debt creates a burden on future generations is a complete fabrication. Source: Opinion | M.M.T. Shows the Trillion-Dollar U.S. Deficits Are OK – The New York Times Continue reading Opinion | M.M.T. Shows the Trillion-Dollar U.S. Deficits Are OK – The New York Times
Don’t think of that number as “big” or “bold.” Just think of it as the appropriate dosage for a once-in-a-century economic affliction. We’ve done it before, we can do it again. Source: … Continue reading Preventing a Great Depression Will Cost $10 Trillion – The Atlantic
We’re finally, finally, doing an episode on MMT. Just in time for the deficit to triple. Source: Maybe Modern Monetary Theory is an answer to the COVID-19 economic crisis – Marketplace Continue reading Maybe Modern Monetary Theory is an answer to the COVID-19 economic crisis – Marketplace
Yes — It poses no inherent danger to states that issue their own currency There are three real reasons. First, a currency-issuing government never needs to borrow its own currency. Second, it can always determine the interest rate on bonds it chooses to sell. Third, government bonds help to shore up the … Continue reading Can governments afford the debts they are piling up to stabilise economies?
No, federal government spending doesn’t have to be ‘paid for’. The crisis shows providing for our society is not a financial issue This could be a blessing in disguise as the people … Continue reading Coronavirus has destroyed the myth of the deficit | Yeva Nersisyan and L Randall Wray | Opinion | The Guardian
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
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
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
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
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