Modern Monetary Theory: Creating an Economy that Puts Humans Before Corporations
Tuesday, 02 Feb 2021 at 7:00 pm – See WebEx Link
Dr. Stephanie Kelton is a leading authority on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), a new approach to economics that is taking the world by storm. She is one of the most important economists influencing the policy debate today. Her new book, The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People’s Economy, shows how to break free of the myths and misunderstandings about money and the role of taxes, debt and deficits that have hamstrung policymakers around the world.National Affairs Lecture SeriesWebEx link: https://iastate.webex.com/iastate/onstag...5b6ada8501
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