On QE

Posted on November 3 2010

One of the biggest questions in economics right now is whether the US will re-start quantitative easing.

For many getting their heads round what QE is can be hard enough.

Paul Mason from BBC News Night has done a vey good job explaining what he thinks it is.

I recommend this.

But I’ll add that the Green New Deal group is working on a publication on this issue — and it will, I think, push understanding and the policy boundaries somewhat further than Paul anticipates.

Hat tip: Howard Reed

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  1. Tax Research UK » Fed goes for QE – but if we do it’s time for Qualitative Easing says:
    November 3 2010 at 8:47 pm

    […] trouble is, as Paul Mason has noted, no one knows if QE1 worked, so what’s the chance of QE2 doing so? In my opinion, not high unless […]

  2. Strategist says:
    November 4 2010 at 1:34 am

    >>Green New Deal group is working on a publication on this issue

    Hurry! Now is the time to strike!

  3. Fed goes for QE – but if we do it’s time for Qualitative Easing | called2account says:
    November 4 2010 at 3:25 am

    […] trouble is, as Paul Mason has noted, no one knows if QE1 worked, so what’s the chance of QE2 doing so? In my opinion, not high unless […]