Modern Monetary Theory - MMT
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"If we just keep printing money, we'll devalue the dollar!"
"Printing money will cause inflation!"
"OhEmGee the National Debt!!"
We've all heard loads of rumors...now it's time to get the truth!
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It's not something to implement someday, it is exactly how our money works TODAY!!
The currency issuer is not constrained to balanced budgeting in the same way as a currency user.
No matter what politicians or talking heads on TV say, when a country issues its own sovereign currency, it can never run out.
That would be like the scorekeeper in baseball running out of points! Crazy, right?
As a matter of fact, in order for us to pay taxes in the first place, the government, the CURRENCY ISSUER, has to create (or spend into existence) the money. Then, we CURRENCY USERS have to find a way to get some money to pay our taxes.
Most governments, most of the time, will run fiscal deficits. This is not a matter of concern, and is indeed a good thing, as it means most private sectors will be able to run the financial surpluses they wish to add to their net savings.
The government’s deficit is our surplus – we should be glad all that money hasn’t been taxed out of the economy!
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- All Articles
- Federal Reserve
- Hyperinflation
- Inflation
- Job Guarantee
- MMT 101
- MMT Academics
- MMT Rebuttal
- National Debt
- Social Security
- Taxation
Understanding MMT is Easier Than You Think
Loren Hall December 17, 2018 Economic Justice Policy Essay
It’s not ‘advanced economics’, it’s ‘realistic economics’.
Truths and Myths of the Federal Reserve
Lars Schall February 25, 2021 Economic Justice
Is the Federal Reserve an almighty-like “creature” or rather extremely limited in its essential operations? L. Randall Wray, an expert on monetary policy, answers questions with regard to the Fed and central banks in general.
Towards a Libertarian/Austrian Modern Money Theory
L. Randall Wray August 16, 2023 * New Economic Perspectives
Any time there is an MMT post, the comments are dominated by conspiracy theorists, haters of government, goldbugs, and victims of alien probings who are certain that MMT-ers are united in their effort to ramp up government until it consumes the entire economy.
The Untold… of Money from Gold
Ken Forsberg April 29, 2019 Economic Justice Informative
A timeline of the monetization of our country; the impetus of the national debt, and how various state and federal banking systems, with Congress’ help, shaped our country’s economics.
The Truth About ‘Printing Money’
Steven D. Grumbine December 26, 2017 Economic Justice MMT Beginner
If government spending is just “printing money” then taxing is simply “unprinting money”. It’s a circuit.
THE SHIFT: Understanding and Using America’s Fiat Money
J.D. ALT January 31, 2018 Economic Justice Policy Essay
The importance lies in a profound conceptual shift about what money isand how a modern, democratic society can use that new understanding to address public needs and pursue collective goals.
The Public Banking Act
Rohan Grey November 6, 2020 Economic Justice Equality with Justice
Banking is social infrastructure, and is intimately dependent upon public support and regulation. To that extent, public banking is not ‘extreme’ or an ‘aberration’. To the contrary, it restores banking to its proper role as a tool of public development.
The Progressive Compass – Vol. 2 Issue 4
Real Progress in Action April 14, 2020 Newsletter Published
The official newsletter of Real Progressives/Real Progress in Action for April 2020
The Problem With How We Talk About the US Debt
Jackie Fox September 15, 2020 Economic Justice Informative
We have a big problem with the way the media reports on the national debt. It’s unclear if they don’t understand how federal debt works, …
The Price of Hunger
Karen Caligiuri May 6, 2023 Economic Justice Health and Well-being
Inadequate access to nutrition is a problem Americans can solve. It’s time to shut down the false narratives about pay-fors that keep solutions out of reach.
The Perfect Fiscal Storm: Causes, Consequences, Solutions
L. Randall Wray May 30, 2023 * New Economic Perspectives
Understanding how federal finance works makes for better predictions and sensible policy.
The Oppressive Free Lunch
J.D. ALT May 27, 2023 * New Economic Perspectives Economic Justice
If progressives would just make the effort to inform themselves how a modern, sovereign fiat currency actually functions, they’d realize “paying for it” is actually the easiest part.
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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