UK Employment Stats
The number of people in the UK without work that want it
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UK Sectoral Balances
Sectoral Financial Balances for the UK as a % of GDP, smoothed over a year
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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. ...
MMT Verify: Will Investors Shun Government Debt?
There is no risk that interest rates on UK government debt will reach crippling levels. Interest rates are policy variables. Paying interest is a political choice. Betteridge’s law of headlines applies.
Whole of Government Accounts: some juicy quotes
Once intra-government transactions are eliminated, QE represents an exchange of gilts (liabilities of the National Loans Fund) for central bank reserves (liabilities of the Bank of England)
The UK Energy Crisis: an MMT Analysis
Listening to politicians talk about the UK energy crisis is like watching bald men fighting over a comb. None of them get to the root cause - a shortage of natural gas. When you take an MMT view, that’s where you start.
The UK Job Guarantee — how it gets paid
Why the UK tax and benefits infrastructure is ready to implement a full Job Guarantee for all.