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184. Alexander Green on Money & Why It Matters

The Michael Shermer Show

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Is There a Universal Basic Income?

Modern monetary theory says the U.S. can print money to pay interest on its debt, but it could lead to hyper inflation and another great depression. John Avlon: The government is really taking a risk by running up so much debt. He asks why have we been able to run up so much debt so far without inflation?Avlon: One of the real threats is when interest rates normalize - which they will eventually.

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