Some progressives view Modern Monetary Theory as a solution to debt and paying for increased services, like universal healthcare, without needing to raise taxes. Conservatives are concerned that printing more money will cause inflation and the collapse of the American economy. We'll discuss the theory and more, with guests: Stephanie Kelton, Ph.D., professor of economics and public policy, Stony Brook University ; former Democratic chief economist, U.S. Senate Budget Committee Marc Goldwein, senior vice president and senior policy director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Christopher Ball, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, Quinnipiac University Martin Cantor, Ed.D., director, Long Island Center for Socio-Economic Policy
Some progressives view Modern Monetary Theory as a solution to debt and paying for increased services, like universal healthcare, without needing to raise taxes. Conservatives are concerned that printing more money will cause inflation and the collapse of the American economy. We'll discuss the theory and more, with guests: Stephanie Kelton, Ph.D., professor of economics and public policy, Stony Brook University ; former Democratic chief economist, U.S. Senate Budget Committee Marc Goldwein,