#12 Fadhel Kaboub: Monetary Sovereignty, Colonialism and Independence

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.