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Explainer: what is modern monetary theory?

  • Written by Steven Hail, Lecturer in Economics, University of Adelaide
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There is a school of thought among economists who aren’t worried about the so called “budget black hole”, where tough choices have been called for to reduce government spending. Proponents of modern monetary theory, like Bernie Sanders’ chief economic adviser Professor Stephanie Kelton, claim the Australian government need...

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