

#21 Warren Mosler: The MMT Money Story (part 2)
Jul 10, 2019
In a thought-provoking conversation, Warren Mosler, the Father of Modern Monetary Theory, delves into pressing economic topics. He addresses the intricacies of student debt cancellation and its fiscal impact. Mosler critiques the comparison between student debt and bank bailouts, while also exploring the dynamics of cryptocurrency. The discussion shifts to the differences between Universal Basic Income and job guarantees, emphasizing the government’s role in employment. He further clarifies myths about trade deficits and floating exchange rates, advocating for a nuanced understanding of economic systems.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Student Debt, Cryptocurrency, and Monetary Theory
05:33 • 16min
Rethinking UBI and Job Guarantees
21:18 • 22min
Exploring Economic Misconceptions and Trade Policies
43:18 • 2min
The Paradox of Trade Deficits and the Importance of Rule of Law
45:17 • 5min
Clarifying Floating Exchange Rates and Currency Convertibility
50:11 • 3min