

#31(a) Chris Williamson and Bill Mitchell: MMT And The Labour Party
Sep 23, 2019
Bill Mitchell, a leading figure in Modern Monetary Theory and director of CofFEE, teams up with Chris Williamson, a former Labour MP known for his advocacy of socialist policies. They discuss the transformative potential of MMT for the Labour Party, arguing for a rethinking of public spending to support healthcare, education, and climate action. They critique corporate welfare's impact on growth, advocate for grassroots activism, and emphasize the need for innovative fiscal strategies to address economic disparities. Historical lessons provide a backdrop for their vision of more equitable economic governance.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Rethinking Fiscal Policy with MMT
03:48 • 28min
Corporate Welfare and the Financial Market's Demand for Growth
31:37 • 5min
Exploring Modern Monetary Theory in Labour Politics
36:55 • 10min
Empowering Mass Movements for Change
47:11 • 3min
Navigating Modern Monetary Theory and Economic Disparities
50:11 • 22min
Navigating Capital and Labour: A Vision for Economic Management
01:11:50 • 5min