The MMT Podcast with Patricia Pino & Christian Reilly #45 Steve Keen: Coronavirus vs The World
Apr 7, 2020
Join award-winning economist Steve Keen as he discusses the global pandemic response and its economic implications. He critiques how conventional economics failed amid COVID-19 and emphasizes the importance of resilient production systems over mere efficiency. Keen highlights the contrasting pandemic responses of various nations, advocating for proactive governance that prioritizes public health. He also explores the dynamics of government debt and the need for reevaluating economic structures to foster stability and resilience in future crises.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Contrasting Perspectives on International Trade in MMT
02:00 • 2min
Monetary Sovereignty and Employment in Economic Frameworks
04:07 • 4min
Critique of Pandemic Responses
08:29 • 9min
Challenging Economic Efficiency: The Need for Resiliency in Production Systems
17:34 • 5min
Rethinking Economic Structures Post-Pandemic
22:50 • 25min
Debt Dynamics and Historical Insights
47:35 • 12min
Accessing Knowledge in Crisis
59:09 • 3min