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Trade Isn't Money for Nothing
Earlier today, President-elect Donald Trump returned to a familiar grievance: accusing our trading partners of financially ripping us off.
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Two Percent Inflation is a Myth
Early this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation data, which showed that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3…
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My Conversation with Harry Shearer
Last week, I received a note from the uber-talented Harry Shearer, who subscribes to The Lens. He was intrigued by my recent post How to Cut $2 Trillion…
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MMT Documentary "Finding the Money" on Tour Across Europe
Also available for streaming worldwide
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Can Donald Trump Revolve on Debt Before its Too Late?
Exactly one month from today, the federal debt limit will be reinstated.
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What Trump's Pick for Treasury Secretary Gets Right (and Wrong) about MMT
It’s been one week since we learned that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
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How Much is that Tax Cut in the Window?
Republicans want the Congressional Budget Office to change the way it evaluates their policies. But they're going about it the wrong way.
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