#the-deficit-myth — Public Fediverse posts
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Heterodox economist Prof Steve Keen likens the mainstream’s knowledge level to Ptolemaic astronomy (Earth as the center of the solar system). Accounting-aware economists are out there, but they struggle to break through the babel. The Deficit Myth, by Prof Stephanie Kelton, is a good starting point to learn more. (BTW, every major federal budget reduction in US history was followed by a recession or a depression.) 3/3
#TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #TheDeficitMyth #Deficit #Economics #MMT
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Heterodox economist Prof Steve Keen likens the mainstream’s knowledge level to Ptolemaic astronomy (Earth as the center of the solar system). Accounting-aware economists are out there, but they struggle to break through the babel. The Deficit Myth, by Prof Stephanie Kelton, is a good starting point to learn more. (BTW, every major federal budget reduction in US history was followed by a recession or a depression.) 3/3
#TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #TheDeficitMyth #Deficit #Economics #MMT
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The dominant economics paradigm of our time (the “mainstream”) gets many things wrong; one of the worst is that it ignores double-entry accounting. Meaning what, exactly? Well, the federal budget deficit is only the debit side of the currency-creation ledger; the asset side is the supply of US dollars! And mainstream economics doesn't understand this—or teach it! 2/3
#TheDeficitMyth #TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #Deficit #Economics #DoubleEntryAccounting #BothSidesOfTheStory #MMT
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The dominant economics paradigm of our time (the “mainstream”) gets many things wrong; one of the worst is that it ignores double-entry accounting. Meaning what, exactly? Well, the federal budget deficit is only the debit side of the currency-creation ledger; the asset side is the supply of US dollars! And mainstream economics doesn't understand this—or teach it! 2/3
#TheDeficitMyth #TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #Deficit #Economics #DoubleEntryAccounting #BothSidesOfTheStory #MMT
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Most people think reducing the federal budget deficit is a good thing. Makes sense, right? I mean, if I’m broke & have bills, that’s bad! But there’s a problem: The analogy between my finances and those of a currency-issuing government is false. Wrong. Illogical. So why do so many people keep getting it wrong? Turns out, they’ve been misled—by economists! 1/3
#TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #TheDeficitMyth #Deficit #Economics #DoubleEntryAccounting #BothSidesOfTheStory #MMT #PostKeynesianEcon
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Most people think reducing the federal budget deficit is a good thing. Makes sense, right? I mean, if I’m broke & have bills, that’s bad! But there’s a problem: The analogy between my finances and those of a currency-issuing government is false. Wrong. Illogical. So why do so many people keep getting it wrong? Turns out, they’ve been misled—by economists! 1/3
#TheFederalDeficitIsOurMoney #TheDeficitMyth #Deficit #Economics #DoubleEntryAccounting #BothSidesOfTheStory #MMT #PostKeynesianEcon
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Just a reminder of which US political party has historically been the most fiscally responsible — in case you’ve forgotten. #USPol #USPolitics #politics #economy #NationalDebt #Deficit #TheDeficitMyth
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Just a reminder of which US political party has historically been the most fiscally responsible — in case you’ve forgotten. #USPol #USPolitics #politics #economy #NationalDebt #Deficit #TheDeficitMyth
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@davidreinertson @DemocracyMattersALot Taxation has several functions. First, and foremost, is that it is what creates the value of a currency. The US govt will only accept payment of the tax liabilities it imposes in US dollars, therefore we need them. (If I were to create my own currency, otoh, no one would have any reason to want it.)
This is all clearly explained in Prof Stephanie Kelton's book "The Deficit Myth," which I highly recommend. -
@davidreinertson @DemocracyMattersALot Taxation has several functions. First, and foremost, is that it is what creates the value of a currency. The US govt will only accept payment of the tax liabilities it imposes in US dollars, therefore we need them. (If I were to create my own currency, otoh, no one would have any reason to want it.)
This is all clearly explained in Prof Stephanie Kelton's book "The Deficit Myth," which I highly recommend. -
Highly recommended audiobook from Libro.fm. #deficits #TheDeficitMyth #MMT #economics #Librofm #audiobooks #books #StephanieKelton
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Highly recommended audiobook from Libro.fm. #deficits #TheDeficitMyth #MMT #economics #Librofm #audiobooks #books #StephanieKelton
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This is great for two reasons. First, most importantly, the content. Clear and well-written as usual. #debt #deficit #economics #mmt
But a 2nd selfish reason: a 10yr-old video from her grad students, a classic must-watch explanation of how pervasive #TheDeficitMyth is.
I spent considerable time yesterday searching for this video. Bookmark to New Economic Perspective => 404. Even searched internet archive. And today here it is! An auspicious coincidence!
https://stephaniekelton.substack.com/p/the-deficit-myth-is-hanging-on-for
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This is great for two reasons. First, most importantly, the content. Clear and well-written as usual. #debt #deficit #economics #mmt
But a 2nd selfish reason: a 10yr-old video from her grad students, a classic must-watch explanation of how pervasive #TheDeficitMyth is.
I spent considerable time yesterday searching for this video. Bookmark to New Economic Perspective => 404. Even searched internet archive. And today here it is! An auspicious coincidence!
https://stephaniekelton.substack.com/p/the-deficit-myth-is-hanging-on-for
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@rbreich
The Debt Ceiling is arbitrary.
Everyone should read The Deficit Myth by Prof Stephanie Kelton.
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This is an excellent episode about #MMT with #economics professor Stephanie Kelton author of #TheDeficitMyth
If you're curious about MMT or if you don't have any idea what MMT is but are concerned about #debt #deficit #DebtLimit #politics, this is the podcast episode for you. It is truly entry level, presumes no prior knowledge of economics or MMT.
The show: https://pods.link/i/1531192509 Episode 252
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This is an excellent episode about #MMT with #economics professor Stephanie Kelton author of #TheDeficitMyth
If you're curious about MMT or if you don't have any idea what MMT is but are concerned about #debt #deficit #DebtLimit #politics, this is the podcast episode for you. It is truly entry level, presumes no prior knowledge of economics or MMT.
The show: https://pods.link/i/1531192509 Episode 252