The Lens

Warren Mosler to Robin Brooks on Japan's Fiscal Situation

Early this morning, I took a break from working on my book to trade text messages with Warren Mosler, the canonical “father” of MMT.

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My Brief Remarks at the Annual ASSA Meeting

Today is the final day of the Allied Social Science Association’s (ASSA) annual meetings.

Jan 5 • Stephanie Kelton

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October 2025

Did Democrats Pick the Right Shutdown Fight?

Today marks the thirteenth day of the government shutdown.

Oct 13, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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Quick Thoughts on the Economy

I'll be on Bloomberg TV this afternoon.

Oct 1, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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August 2025

Why Were We Told to Brace for a "Detox Period" if the White House Won't Allow the Data Confirm It?

The Trump administration is blaming everyone and everything that brought us to this point except the people and things that actually brought us to this…

Aug 7, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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July 2025

Live Call-In Show Tonight, 9pm ET

With so much focus on the fiscal implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill, there is growing angst about the future path of government deficits and the…

Jul 24, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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What Worries Me About the 'Big Beautiful Bill' Isn't the Price Tag. It's Everything Else.

Republicans have delivered on the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB).

Jul 18, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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June 2025

The Deficit Myth Turns 5

Last week, The Wall Street Journal ran an article declaring, “Wall Street Is Sounding the Alarm on U.S.

Jun 9, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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The House Bill is Neither Big Nor Beautiful

Elon Musk says the republican bill can be big or it can be beautiful, but it can't be both. As fate would have it, it's neither.

Jun 1, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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May 2025

Talking "Mostly Economics" with Dean Baker

A little over a month ago (March 27), I sat down with my longtime friend and fellow economist, Dean Baker to record a conversation for his new podcast…

May 1, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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April 2025

The Ship is Hitting the Fan

Trump's tariffs are deliberately re-creating pandemic-era shortages. Get used to seeing OUT OF STOCK on many of the items you're looking to purchase…

Apr 27, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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Reminder: Debate Night

I’m in Tempe, Arizona for a debate with former Trump administration advisor Stephen Moore.

Apr 16, 2025 • Stephanie Kelton

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