Marxist Monetary Theory (Ft. Bill Mitchell)

I am joined by economist Bill Mitchell, one of the pioneers of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). In this episode of 1Dime Radio, we discuss the intersection of MMT and Marxism and why both frameworks are complementary and essential for understanding how the economy works.

Timestamps:

00:00 Preview

03:07 MMT & Marxism

17:01 The Left's Shift in the 70s

21:48 Was Neoliberalism Inevitable?

37:17 The problem with "Tax The Rich" discourse

51:09 Inflation and Job Guarantee questions

01:15:57 Australia’s Radical Political History

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