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Downstream: Do We Really Need to Tax the Rich? w/ Stephanie Kelton

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Challenging the Obsession with Balanced Budgets

This chapter explores the significance of government deficits, particularly the controversial notion of a 'missing' $22 billion. It argues for prioritizing economic outcomes over balanced budgets, advocating for full employment and low inflation as core goals.

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