Category Archives: LayPerson

The posts here are an attempt to explain how the mechanics and dynamics of modern day fiat money to the everyday person, the average joe, the layman (layperson).

MMT Myth and Misconception

Posted on 22/05/2017 by Senexx

Modern Monetary Theory recognises that the government has infinite capacity to spend and that the constraint on spending is always inflation never insolvency.  One of the many myths that crop up about MMT  is that it allows an infinite size deficit. … Continue reading →

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Stock-Flow Consistency Confusion

Posted on 22/01/2017 by Senexx

Do you suffer confusion over Stock Flow Consistency?  Are you a mainstream economist certain that your model is Stock Flow Consistent but you confused by the new economic school on the scene Modern Monetary Theory that claims it is Stock … Continue reading →

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Open Discussion on MMT III

Posted on 01/01/2016 by Senexx

Post comments on any MMT related topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language.  Keep all discussions threaded (use the reply button on the comment you are replying to) where possible please. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Open Discussion on MMT II

Posted on 09/07/2015 by Senexx

Post comments on any MMT related topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language.  Keep all discussions threaded (use the reply button on the comment you are replying to) where possible please.

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Open Discussion on MMT

Posted on 29/09/2014 by Senexx

Post comments on any MMT related topic. Civil discussion and no coarse language.  Keep all discussions threaded (use the reply button on the comment you are replying to) where possible please. I have left comments open as I’m afraid that … Continue reading →

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