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#86 Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 2)

The MMT Podcast with Patricia Pino & Christian Reilly

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Evolution of the UK Exchequer's Financial Operations

The chapter traces the history of the UK Exchequer's financial operations, focusing on the Ways and Means account and government debt management. It explores the transition in government spending from issuing exchequer bills to current accounting practices, highlighting the complexities of balancing accounts daily and managing intraday credit. The discussion also delves into the development of the bond repo market, the symbiotic relationship between government debt and private sector pensions, and the role of Parliament in money creation.

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