

#12 Fadhel Kaboub: Monetary Sovereignty, Colonialism and Independence
Jan 27, 2019
Fadhel Kaboub, an economics professor and president of the Global Institute For Sustainable Prosperity, dives into the concept of monetary sovereignty and its critical role for developing nations. He discusses how colonial legacies impact financial independence, especially in the context of the CFA franc in Africa. Kaboub also highlights the relationship between political independence and monetary control, using Scottish aspirations as a case study. Finally, he tackles misconceptions about Modern Monetary Theory and the potential of a job guarantee to foster economic freedom.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Navigating Financial Sovereignty
04:37 • 27min
Monetary Sovereignty and Independence
31:59 • 15min
Bridging Ideological Divides: A Holistic Approach to Social Issues
46:56 • 2min
Rethinking Employment and Economic Misconceptions
49:20 • 13min
Monetary Sovereignty and Economic Independence: Lessons from Japan
01:01:53 • 3min
Revisiting Modern Monetary Theory
01:04:37 • 7min
Rethinking Monetary Sovereignty
01:11:41 • 20min