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In this article I will attempt (but probably fail) to critique MMT in good faith, but I will be targeting MMT as it is generally presented to the public — that is where I’ve digested most MMT content: mainly through MMT bloggers and on twitter. If this is at odds with some more academically pure version of MMT that exists in the literature, I can only suggest that modern monetary theorists could then work on their messaging somewhat.... Exactly how is that "good faith"?In addition, the...

Professor Stephanie Kelton to join group of economics advisers to new MMT Scotland group New Scottish economics group to argue for Modern Monetary Theory policies for independent state. Some of the worlds most influencial MMT advocates to join advisory panel, including key Sanders 2016 campaign adviser Prof Stephanie Kelton. MMT part of a new wave of economic thought around the developed world. Heterodox economic school sets economic thinkers in opposition to Growth Commission...

This economic theory [MMT] could best be described as the equivalent of claiming that water runs uphill, the sun rises in the West and apples do not fall from trees. It is the Alfred E. Neuman platform of political posturing. It takes “What, Me Worry?” to a new level in promoting political ideas that are fiscally dysfunctional. Two weeks ago, the U.S. national debt passed $22 trillion. You get the idea. Another clueless "progressive" determined to lose. And if they won, they would be...

I have no doubt that there are MMT advocates reading this now saying, no, you’re not getting what MMT says or you’re caricaturing it. Maybe. But what I’m able to speak to is how it is playing out in a political context. As Bruenig explains, if you want Northern European-style social democracy you’re going to need to have significantly or dramatically higher rates of taxation. And not only much higher rates on the uber wealthy but generally higher rates on a much broader range of the...

Kevin Drum is clearly an apologist rather than a serious commentator. Ignore him. So far, then, MMT has not seduced most lefty economists into becoming defenders of crank theories the way supply-side economics did on the right. Hooray for us! He is a reason that progressives that follow the line he touts will lose, or if they win, will fail. Clueless, and don't want to know. Mother JonesIs MMT the Liberal Version of Supply-Side Economics?Kevin Drum

Doug Henwood has posted up at Jacobin an MMT critique that amounts to little more than a character assassination. It is what I’d expect of him in his reincarnation as a Neoliberal critic of progressive thought. (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/02/modern-monetary-theory-isnt-helping). It adopts all the usual troll methodology: guilt by association, taking statements out of context, and paraphrasing (wrongly) without citation.... New Economic Perspectives Response to Doug Henwood’s Trolling...

Doug Henwood has posted up at Jacobin an MMT critique that amounts to little more than a character assassination. It is what I’d expect of him in his reincarnation as a Neoliberal critic of progressive thought. (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/02/modern-monetary-theory-isnt-helping). It adopts all the usual troll methodology: guilt by association, taking statements out of context, and paraphrasing (wrongly) without citation. According to Henwood, MMT is tainted by Warren Mosler’s...

Removing some confusions. See the comments also.Lars P. Syll’s BlogWhat’s wrong with MMT? Nothing!Lars P. Syll | Professor, Malmo University

Risible. Of course, there is another choice: more deficit spending. Last week, I tried to educate myself on so-called “modern monetary theory.” Embraced by some Democrats, its central thesis seems to be that deficits are not nearly as dangerous as we’ve been led to believe. Here’s the case for that view, as best I can determine.“The biggest mistake we make is thinking of the federal government as a household” that has to repay its debt, says Stephanie Kelton, an economist at Stony Brook...

Another straw man argument.Matt Bruenig begins with summarizing what some prominent MMT critics have said and then attacks MMT on that basis. Lame.At one time, it was prudent strategically to correct erroneous arguments against MMT. It still is when arguments are researched. But otherwise it is a waste of time now. Time can be more productively allocated.People's Policy ProjectWhat’s the Point of Modern Monetary Theory? Matt Bruenig