Modern monetary theory highlights the important role of the government in creating money when it spends. That process makes sure our money has value. But
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Why we don’t need tax increases in the UK any time soon
This issue really matters to me. For decades people have said all I want is tax increases. And I am pleased to say that I
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Who owns the national debt, and does it matter any more?
It’s often said that the UK is in hock. The national debt is, according to some, going to cripple us. I have already made a
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Is there a risk from inflation?
Inflation is a difficult subject, so I made a video about it. But what I am really concerned about is the risk of inflation. And
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Sustainable cost accounting: a video explanation of how accounting needs to adapt to climate change
I mentioned my creation, sustainable cost accounting, which seeks to bring the costs of tackling climate change onto corporate balance sheets so that we are
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Will Scotland need its own currency when it’s independent?
Could we be a cashless society?
With the intention of making a video a day the range of topics the series that I am creating can address is wide. One of
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Tax in modern monetary theory: an explanation
Historically modern monetary theory placed too little emphasis on the role of tax in the economy. It’s my belief, explained here and here that tax and
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What is capital gains tax all about?
The government is undertaking a review of capital gains tax, but it’s my suggestion that very few people seem to have much understanding of why
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