Why is printing money reckless, but issuing bonds prudent? Both rely on government-created money, yet bonds are respected while monetary financing is demonised. Is it logic—or just tradition—driving this narrative?
Euthanise the Bond Market: Why It's Time to End the Reign of the Money Changers
The UK gilt market turmoil exposes the bond market as an outdated relic. Far from enforcing fiscal discipline, it serves no public purpose. It’s time to modernise public finance and end the myth of ‘bond vigilantes’.
Inheritance Tax Reform: The Hidden Costs of the 2024 Budget
New changes to inheritance tax deepen disparities, benefiting the wealthy and professional advisers while leaving vulnerable farmers and rural communities to bear the burden of rising land values
Implications Matter
Is the BBC following the recommendations from the Blastland and Dilnot report? Let’s use a bit of AI magic and find out
UK Employment Stats
The number of people in the UK without work that want it
UK Sectoral Balances
Sectoral Financial Balances for the UK as a % of GDP, smoothed over a year
Junior Doctors: your 35% payrise is already in place. Demand that it be paid
Junior Doctors need to enforce their equal pay rights to get the pay they deserve.
Labour Wants More Batley Grammar Schools
Labour’s 2024 election pledges means we’re going to get more Batley Grammar Schools
UK MMT Conference 2024 - Preliminary Schedule Now Available
The programme schedule is now available on the conference website. This year’s conference has managed to gather the MMT founders and thinkers in one place, promising engaging talks and insightful panel discussions. By attending, you can deepen your understanding of Modern Monetary Theory, network with fellow MMTers, and gain valuable insights into current economic debates. With limited tickets remaining and time running out, secure your spot today. Visit the website to sign up now. ...
How Sustainable is our National Debt?
GIMMS response to the The UK House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry