The MMT Podcast with Patricia Pino & Christian Reilly

#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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