I have published a second edition of ‘Modern monetary theory: an explanation’. That’s good going after a day in circulation, but indicates that I listen.
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The problems with Warren Mosler’s description of  modern monetary theory (MMT) Richard Murphy[1] April 2023 Published by Tax Research LLP[2] Purpose of this note  This
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As if to mark the new name of this blog I have published what I think is quite an important new paper this morning. This
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I promised a week ago that I would both publish a modern monetary theory (MMT) glossary entry and publish more about what I think MMT
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As those who follow, my Twitter account will be aware, I was involved in a spat with Warren Mosler and those who follow his ideas
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Prof Mariana Mazzucato telling it like it is, and effectively summarising modern monetary theory whilst doing so, on Newsnight last night: “This whole notion that
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I often wonder when it might be that the idea that we tax and then spend will be replaced with a proper understanding of the
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For those not aware, Stephanie Kelton writes a regular Substack column called The Lens.I think there is a paywall. In the latest edition she notes:
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I got an email overnight that I could reply to as a private mail, or I could hide the identity of the person who sent
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