Modern Monetary Theory, explained

A very detailed walkthrough of the big new left economic idea.

Future Perfect Modern Monetary Theory, explained A very detailed walkthrough of the big new left economic idea. by Dylan Matthews Illustrations by Christina Animashaun Apr 16, 2019, 5:00 PM UTC Dylan Matthews was a senior correspondent and head writer for Vox’s Future Perfect section. He is particularly interested in global health and pandemic prevention, anti-poverty efforts, economic policy and theory, and conflicts about the right way to do philanthropy. Modern Monetary Theory is having a moment. The theory, in brief, argues that countries that issue their own currencies can never "run out

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