“The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and How to Build a Better Economy,” by Stephanie Kelton is a phenomenal best seller that explains how the monetary system works in countries like the US, the UK, Japan, etc. that have a sovereign currency. The book is about economics, but Kelton writes about the monetary system in a language that non-economists can understand.
We will read and discuss chapters 3-5 of the book each month. Discussion questions will be sent out when possible. We encourage you to check out videos of interviews and presentations featuring Stephanie Kelton. Here’s a few videos to start with:
Note: we will discuss 1-2 chapters a month at the beginning.
Top 10 Things Stephanie Kelton Wants You to Know About the Economy
https://youtu.be/RpyuqKLh6QU
Stephanie Kelton DISMANTLES GOP Inflation, Deficit Myths
https://youtu.be/5baKgv7Zl5g
What Is MMT And How It Works w/Stephanie Kelton
https://youtu.be/5baKgv7Zl5g
Read excerpts from the book here: https://a.co/2e3Nnac
Note: the Zoom link will be emailed and posted on this page a few days before the discussion takes place. So if you RSVP for the event, you will get access to the link.
