Published Jul 8, 2024

MMT's Godfather Says the US Government Is Spending Like a Drunken Sailor

Warren Mosler, the intellectual godfather of Modern Monetary Theory, offers a compelling critique of current U.S. fiscal policies, likening government spending to that of a 'drunken sailor,' and explores how unconventional monetary views challenge traditional inflation and interest rate relationships amidst unprecedented deficit levels.

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MMT's Godfather Says the US Government Is Spending Like a Drunken Sailor

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MMT's Godfather Says the US Government Is Spending Like a Drunken Sailor

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Interest Rate Effects

Fiscal Policy ImpactsWarren Mosler discusses the impact of government spending and deficit levels on inflation and economic stability. He highlights the challenges posed by high deficits and fiscal dominance in shaping monetary policy.

Fiscal Policy Impacts

MMT PerspectivesWarren Mosler, the godfather of Modern Monetary Theory, critiques the U.S. government's fiscal policies, likening them to spending like a 'drunken sailor.' He warns that high debt and deficits, combined with traditional inflation-fighting methods, could lead to sustained inflation.

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