

#11 Bill Mitchell: MMT Q&A - central banking, Job Guarantee and more...
Nov 13, 2018
In this engaging discussion, lead MMT academic Bill Mitchell shares his insights on various economic topics, including the crucial role of government spending in currency creation. He defends the Job Guarantee as a progressive alternative to traditional unemployment measures. Mitchell also unpacks the complexities of government bond issuance and critiques conventional fiscal policies, advocating for a more active role of elected officials. Additionally, he explores Italy's potential currency shift from the Euro and the need for public banking reforms in Australia and New Zealand.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Job Guarantees in Modern Monetary Theory
03:08 • 18min
Unraveling Government Bond Sales
21:32 • 24min
Navigating Currency Sovereignty: Italy's Dilemma
45:44 • 20min
Exploring the Intersection of MMT and Market Regulations
01:06:13 • 2min
Fiscal Expansion and Public Banking in Australia and New Zealand
01:08:34 • 10min
Insights on a Macro Economics Textbook Progress
01:18:24 • 2min
Building the MMT University
01:20:02 • 10min