Stephanie Kelton: Rethinking fiscal policy

Rethinking Capitalism lecture

This week’s lecture by Stephanie Kelton will focus on fiscal policy: government decisions on spending and raising money, how it manages the public debt and how this affects economic growth.

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Unleashing the government and shaking the money tree

Each week in conjunction with our Rethinking Capitalism lectures, we will be posting a blog article written by Brendan Maton which will complement the content presented in each lecture.

“Unleash the government and shaking the money tree” examines Stephanie Kelton’s argument that instead of approaching fiscal policy like a household budget through austerity measures, governments should focus on mission-oriented budgeting to deliver public value and a balanced economy for all. Read more.

Our Medium feature page, Rethinking Capitalism, will be updated weekly with content relating to each lecture. In week 3 of Rethinking Capitalism, Economic rent, land and housing will be presented by Josh Ryan-Collins.

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