
The MMT Podcast offers economic analysis on current issues from a Modern Monetary Theory perspective. Aimed at anyone who has ever felt lost in the jargon used by mainstream economics commentators. We believe economics is for everyone. You can help sustain this podcast via Patreon: www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 218 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Patricia and Christian talk to economist and author Professor John T Harvey about his latest book, "US business cycles from 1954-2020", his evergreen "Contending Perspectives In Economics", and solutions to an inherently unstable system.
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Patricia and Christian talk to economist and author Dr Phil Armstrong about the least useful pieces of economic commentary from the last 12 months.
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• "Sure, the government *can* create money… (but it shouldn't)"
• "It's okay fo... more
Patricia & Christian talk to economist Dr Sam Levey about films set in the world of finance, including Trading Places, The Big Short, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boiler Room and Inside Job. (Conversation recorded in 2023).
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Patricia and Christian talk to Professor Steven Hail about some of the tricky questions progressive leaders and activists are facing. The conversation explores Zack Polanski's bold media messaging, bond market myths, and the historic opportunity for ... more
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5 stars. Been listening since mid 2019. Great podcast and appreciate diving into monetary policy. Christian and Patricia are great interviewers and do a good job researching and preparing for episode topics. Thank you for providing all the hours of information and entertainment. If you are new to the podcast some of my favorite episodes are the MMT Money Story from Warren back in July 2019, and I think the central bank episode with Steven Hail is also an interesting one.
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The MMT Podcast! Listen! Follow their advice and listen to the first three episodes from 2018. You’ll be enlightened by the experience.
This podcast is on my must-listen list to stay current with MMT, and deepen my knowledge of economics. The dedication of the hosts comes across in the quality of the production, and in the episode format that orients listeners well to each topic. Very listenable conversations that always extend my understandings.
Put this podcast on your must-listen list if you want to stay current with MMT, and deepen your knowledge of economics. The dedication of the hosts comes across in the quality of the production, and in the episode format that orients listeners well to the each topic. Very listenable conversations that always extend my understandings. Might be my favourite music on an economics podcast!
Evidence-based economics that anyone can understand. Taxes don't fund spending!
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The show centers on Modern Monetary Theory and public policy, hosted by two economists who break down complex monetary questions for a broad audience. Across episodes, core topics include government budgeting, public spending, austerity, and critiques of mainstream economics, with guests who are scholars or practitioners in economics, political economy, and related fields. Noteworthy is the show's emphasis on practical implications of monetary theory (e.g., job guarantees, fiscal sovereignty) and its willingness to challenge conventional views, often through accessible explanations and contemporary case studies. The format combines clear explanations with expert interviewees, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how monetar... more
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