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1. There’s an irony at the core of central bank independence: it is sold as a way to keep economic decision-making free from ‘political influence’, yet the idea itself emerged from a particular political worldview.
January 6, 2026 at 1:26 PM
1. There’s an irony at the core of central bank independence: it is sold as a way to keep economic decision-making free from ‘political influence’, yet the idea itself emerged from a particular political worldview.
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New on MMT101: Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
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Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
How an ideological world view came to be sold as neutral economic management.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New on MMT101: Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
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1. Where did the idea of the ‘independent central bank’ come from in the first place, and what was the idea behind it?
This is an important question, as it has an impact on both the material wellbeing of citizens and on democratic accountability.
This is an important question, as it has an impact on both the material wellbeing of citizens and on democratic accountability.
January 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
1. Where did the idea of the ‘independent central bank’ come from in the first place, and what was the idea behind it?
This is an important question, as it has an impact on both the material wellbeing of citizens and on democratic accountability.
This is an important question, as it has an impact on both the material wellbeing of citizens and on democratic accountability.
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6. Socrates is trying to snap us out of a trance by asking questions, but the benefits are lost on those who are still entranced.”
December 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
6. Socrates is trying to snap us out of a trance by asking questions, but the benefits are lost on those who are still entranced.”
New on MMT101: Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
tinyurl.com/55t9vzch
tinyurl.com/55t9vzch
Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
How an ideological world view came to be sold as neutral economic management.
tinyurl.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New on MMT101: Is Central Bank Independence Just A Neoliberal Shield Against Democracy?
tinyurl.com/55t9vzch
tinyurl.com/55t9vzch
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Nearly the New Year! Here’s a roundup of IndyPodcasters in Thumbnails. Pt1
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December 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Nearly the New Year! Here’s a roundup of IndyPodcasters in Thumbnails. Pt1
@pensioners4indy.bsky.social @patkane.bsky.social @anthonycarroll.bsky.social @fatima-joji.bsky.social @thessp.bsky.social @snpcnd.bsky.social @revivecoalition.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org
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What the United States did in Venezuela is prohibited under international law, which bars the use of force as an instrument of national policy.
January 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
What the United States did in Venezuela is prohibited under international law, which bars the use of force as an instrument of national policy.
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Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
January 3, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Tonight, the President of the United States has launched an unconstitutional war of aggression, dooming another generation to spill their blood for oil, and lay waste to a sovereign nation.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
I demand that Congress exercise its power, halt this conflict, and impeach this war criminal president.
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My latest blog piece, Trump's attack on Venezuela shows that the USA is now the superpower of piracy. Scotland needs to reintegrate with Europe in order to protect itself
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The superpower of piracy
The international rule of law has been on life support for some time. It was battered and bludgeoned by the West’s invasion of Iraq. Israel casually ignored international law as it pursued ge…
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January 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
My latest blog piece, Trump's attack on Venezuela shows that the USA is now the superpower of piracy. Scotland needs to reintegrate with Europe in order to protect itself
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People are going to try and lure you into debates about whether Maduro was a good guy or not and the thing is, it doesn’t matter for the purposes of discussing whether violent kidnappings and extrajudicial murders by the US government are ok. No, they aren’t! End of convo.
January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
People are going to try and lure you into debates about whether Maduro was a good guy or not and the thing is, it doesn’t matter for the purposes of discussing whether violent kidnappings and extrajudicial murders by the US government are ok. No, they aren’t! End of convo.
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You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
You should be embarrassed to be a member of congress and issuing anything other than impeachment resolutions. You're in the model UN. They should give you legos and a propeller hat
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More reaction to Maduro’s “arrest”
January 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
More reaction to Maduro’s “arrest”
1. Does a government running a surplus mean it can spend more in the future?
If governments were like households then sure, it would work that way. The capacity of households to buy stuff is constrained by what they can earn, borrow or sell.
If governments were like households then sure, it would work that way. The capacity of households to buy stuff is constrained by what they can earn, borrow or sell.
December 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
1. Does a government running a surplus mean it can spend more in the future?
If governments were like households then sure, it would work that way. The capacity of households to buy stuff is constrained by what they can earn, borrow or sell.
If governments were like households then sure, it would work that way. The capacity of households to buy stuff is constrained by what they can earn, borrow or sell.
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Thanks for pointing out Harvey book. Did not know about it. . History of economic thought was one of my favourite university courses
December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Thanks for pointing out Harvey book. Did not know about it. . History of economic thought was one of my favourite university courses
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Yeah it's a cracker. :-)
December 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yeah it's a cracker. :-)
1. Do Governments Need To Save For Future Needs?
We often hear politicians claim that by cutting spending today the government will be able to save to meet the needs of tomorrow. One frequently cited example is the idea that ‘we need to plan for future pension demands’, i.e.,
We often hear politicians claim that by cutting spending today the government will be able to save to meet the needs of tomorrow. One frequently cited example is the idea that ‘we need to plan for future pension demands’, i.e.,
December 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
1. Do Governments Need To Save For Future Needs?
We often hear politicians claim that by cutting spending today the government will be able to save to meet the needs of tomorrow. One frequently cited example is the idea that ‘we need to plan for future pension demands’, i.e.,
We often hear politicians claim that by cutting spending today the government will be able to save to meet the needs of tomorrow. One frequently cited example is the idea that ‘we need to plan for future pension demands’, i.e.,
1. I’m reading a book called ‘How To Think Like Socrates’ by Donald J. Robertson. It’s a cracker.
Note that it’s not a complete surprise that I’m reading this, as one of the subjects I took when I was at university was Political Ideologies - and on that course I studied
Note that it’s not a complete surprise that I’m reading this, as one of the subjects I took when I was at university was Political Ideologies - and on that course I studied
December 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1. I’m reading a book called ‘How To Think Like Socrates’ by Donald J. Robertson. It’s a cracker.
Note that it’s not a complete surprise that I’m reading this, as one of the subjects I took when I was at university was Political Ideologies - and on that course I studied
Note that it’s not a complete surprise that I’m reading this, as one of the subjects I took when I was at university was Political Ideologies - and on that course I studied
The Piggy Bank Myth: Why Governments Can’t ‘Save for A Rainy Day’
Surpluses, Wealth Funds, The Gold Standard, and the Government Piggy Bank Myth
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Surpluses, Wealth Funds, The Gold Standard, and the Government Piggy Bank Myth
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The Piggy Bank Myth: Why Governments Can’t ‘Save for A Rainy Day’
Surpluses, Wealth Funds, The Gold Standard, and the Government Piggy Bank Myth
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December 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Piggy Bank Myth: Why Governments Can’t ‘Save for A Rainy Day’
Surpluses, Wealth Funds, The Gold Standard, and the Government Piggy Bank Myth
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Surpluses, Wealth Funds, The Gold Standard, and the Government Piggy Bank Myth
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December 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
UK now an authoritarian regime.
Greta Thunberg arrested for standing in solidarity with Palestine hunger strikers. Pensioners charged under terrorism legislation for holding placards opposing genocide Jury trials stripped away. Arabic words criminalised. Judges hand-picked by the government to oversee judicial reviews.👇
December 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
UK now an authoritarian regime.
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The biggest shock is that this is happening under a Labour government who are also prepared to sell off our NHS and strip us of our Human Rights. #Labour. Let that sink in
Greta Thunberg arrested for standing in solidarity with Palestine hunger strikers. Pensioners charged under terrorism legislation for holding placards opposing genocide Jury trials stripped away. Arabic words criminalised. Judges hand-picked by the government to oversee judicial reviews.👇
December 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The biggest shock is that this is happening under a Labour government who are also prepared to sell off our NHS and strip us of our Human Rights. #Labour. Let that sink in
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1. MMT in Five Boxes: A Simple Framework for Understanding Government Spending Decisions
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1. MMT in Five Boxes: A Simple Framework for Understanding Government Spending Decisions
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
1. MMT in Five Boxes: A Simple Framework for Understanding Government Spending Decisions
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1. MMT in Five Boxes: A Simple Framework for Understanding Government Spending Decisions
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.
This week I’m sharing a very simple idea you can use as an overall framework for understanding government spending decisions and the relationship between five key variables.