Published Mar 24, 2023

A Radical Way of Thinking About Money

Ezra Klein delves into a radical proposal by Morgan Ricks, a Vanderbilt law professor, to reshape the banking system by reimagining money as a public good, advocating systemic changes to financial regulation that aim to prevent crises and align monetary policy with public needs.

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Public vs. Private MoneyMorgan Ricks, a law professor at Vanderbilt University, critiques the current banking system and suggests a radical rethinking of money as a public good. He argues for systemic changes to prevent financial crises and align monetary policy with public interests.

Public vs. Private Money

Banking RegulationMorgan Ricks, a law professor at Vanderbilt University, challenges conventional banking regulations, advocating for a systemic approach to financial stability. He argues for treating money as a public good and rethinking deposit insurance to prevent future crises.

Banking Regulation

Panic in FinanceMorgan Ricks, a law professor at Vanderbilt University, offers a radical perspective on financial regulation, emphasizing the need to panic-proof the financial system. He critiques traditional approaches and advocates for treating money as a public good to prevent future crises.

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