![]() ![]() On the first two points, The Deficit Myth is genuinely mind-blowing. In that case, you should read The Deficit Myth.Īnd third, if you want to learn how to make a big persuasive book-length argument, you should read The Deficit Myth. ![]() Second, suppose you want to arm yourself with a theoretical framework to argue for more federal investment in higher education (or COVID-19 relief) or any other public good (Green New Deal, anyone?). There are three reasons why you might consider taking the time to read this book.įirst, if you are worried about the federal budget deficit ( $3.7 trillion) or total public debt ( $26.6 trillion), you should read The Deficit Myth. Senate Budget Committee, makes in The Deficit Myth? Will the recommendations of two Inside Higher Ed bloggers inspire you to read The Deficit Myth?Īre you a candidate to engage with the arguments that Stephanie Kelton, professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University and former chief economist on the U.S. I doubt Matt will get a cut of the money I spent buying (downloading) the book, but he should. There is a direct line from Matt’s riffing on The Deficit Myth in his June 15 piece " A Productive Mashup" to my buying and reading (well, listening) to the book. The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People's Economy by Stephanie Keltonīefore I talk about The Deficit Myth, I want to credit Matt Reed for the motivation to read the book. ![]()
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