When Does 'Bad' Money Become 'Good' Bonds?

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?

8 Dec 2024 11:16 +0000 · 5 min · NeilW

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The UK gilt market turmoil exposes the bond market as an outdated relic.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’.

1 Dec 2024 11:10 +0000 · 4 min · NeilW

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

24 Nov 2024 10:57 +0000 · 4 min · NeilW

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

13 Nov 2024 09:17 +0000 · 5 min · NeilW

UK Employment Stats

The number of people in the UK without work that want it

15 Oct 2024 09:20 +0100 · 1 min · NeilW

UK Sectoral Balances

Sectoral Financial Balances for the UK as a % of GDP, smoothed over a year

30 Sep 2024 11:21 +0100 · 1 min · NeilW

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.

7 Jul 2024 08:19 +0100 · 4 min · NeilW

Labour Wants More Batley Grammar Schools

Labour’s 2024 election pledges means we’re going to get more Batley Grammar Schools

2 Jun 2024 09:29 +0100 · 3 min · NeilW

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. ...

21 May 2024 12:51 +0100 · 1 min · NeilW

How Sustainable is our National Debt?

GIMMS response to the The UK House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry

12 Mar 2024 17:48 +0000 · 1 min · NeilW