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This forum is for those who want to gain a better understanding of our monetary system, what it is and how it works. As a member you can post messages and replies that will be available publicly. We discuss the theory of money and credit, the banking system, the Federal Reserve, payment systems, taxes and government spending, budget deficits, trade deficits, price inflation, monetary and fiscal policy. This is NOT a forum for investment strategies or partisan political commentary.

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Apr 22

What should society do with the economic surplus?

This is a philosophical talk about neo-feudalism that discusses what wealthy families do with their

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What should society do with the economic surplus?

This is a philosophical talk about neo-feudalism that discusses what wealthy families do with their

Apr 22

Joe Leote, William Meyer2

Apr 3

Fiscal Dominance and Industrial Policy Competition

The part about possible 16 percent inflation. But don't worry, he has an idea to get it down to 8

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Fiscal Dominance and Industrial Policy Competition

The part about possible 16 percent inflation. But don't worry, he has an idea to get it down to 8

Apr 3

Mar 30

Central Bank Digital Currency

Discussion with Agustín Carstens on Central Bank Digital Currencies (58 minutes): https://youtu.be/

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Central Bank Digital Currency

Discussion with Agustín Carstens on Central Bank Digital Currencies (58 minutes): https://youtu.be/

Mar 30

Mar 24

There are no cheaper substitutes for coal, oil, and gas

Why we can't stop oil (economic analysis?): https://youtu.be/CKLx3J7U6_Q The main idea in

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There are no cheaper substitutes for coal, oil, and gas

Why we can't stop oil (economic analysis?): https://youtu.be/CKLx3J7U6_Q The main idea in

Mar 24

Mar 24

Zeihan on Global Deflation vs Inflation

Peter Zeihan worries more about deflation than inflation: https://youtu.be/mRYi04wDtnA Theoretically

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Zeihan on Global Deflation vs Inflation

Peter Zeihan worries more about deflation than inflation: https://youtu.be/mRYi04wDtnA Theoretically

Mar 24

Mar 18

The State as Financial Intermediary - Social Security Trust Fund

Is the US running out of social security? https://youtu.be/j1Bfxxhdn6g No. See page 3 of this

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The State as Financial Intermediary - Social Security Trust Fund

Is the US running out of social security? https://youtu.be/j1Bfxxhdn6g No. See page 3 of this

Mar 18

Joe Leote, WilliamM3

Feb 27

The Trillion Dollar Equation

Could be but I don't know enough about how Medallion fund fits with the macro trends. Warren

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The Trillion Dollar Equation

Could be but I don't know enough about how Medallion fund fits with the macro trends. Warren

Feb 27

Jan 22

Political-Economic Analysis of Europe and Greece

Yanis Varoufakis talks about the unstable political-economic finance relations in Europe and Greece:

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Political-Economic Analysis of Europe and Greece

Yanis Varoufakis talks about the unstable political-economic finance relations in Europe and Greece:

Jan 22

Jan 7

Why Rupee is not yet becoming a widely used international trade currency: https://youtu.be/

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Why Rupee is not yet becoming a widely used international trade currency: https://youtu.be/

Jan 7

Jan 5

Shipping Conflict Zones

Shipping chokepoint conflicts update: https://youtu.be/mSxAkEaAzTU Joe

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Shipping Conflict Zones

Shipping chokepoint conflicts update: https://youtu.be/mSxAkEaAzTU Joe

Jan 5

12/30/23

Hyman Minksy, Abba Lerner, and MMT

I learned some new things about Minsky, Lerner, and MMT while listening to this talk by L. Randall

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Hyman Minksy, Abba Lerner, and MMT

I learned some new things about Minsky, Lerner, and MMT while listening to this talk by L. Randall

12/30/23

Joe Leote, William Meyer12

12/29/23

Argentina Inflation Remedy?

Hyman Minsky published Stabilizing an Unstable Economy (I think around 1986). He describes the

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Argentina Inflation Remedy?

Hyman Minsky published Stabilizing an Unstable Economy (I think around 1986). He describes the

12/29/23

Jean Erick, … WilliamM3

12/25/23

Too wrong too often to take seriously but he is fun to read/listen to. Luke gromen is my favorite

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Too wrong too often to take seriously but he is fun to read/listen to. Luke gromen is my favorite

12/25/23

12/24/23

Operation Prosperity Guardian

International shipping costs for fuel, payroll, insurance, etc, seem to be insured primarily by the

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Operation Prosperity Guardian

International shipping costs for fuel, payroll, insurance, etc, seem to be insured primarily by the

12/24/23

12/17/23

Credit Scores in United States

What your credit score actually means (Vox): https://youtu.be/c0TQlgoUHRE Joe

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Credit Scores in United States

What your credit score actually means (Vox): https://youtu.be/c0TQlgoUHRE Joe

12/17/23

12/14/23

Tech Firm Company Towns

This is a criticism of tech firm company towns: https://youtu.be/FCrhQBk3nIk Joe

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Tech Firm Company Towns

This is a criticism of tech firm company towns: https://youtu.be/FCrhQBk3nIk Joe

12/14/23

12/1/23

The Role of Drama in Human Culture

Yuval Noah Harari The most successful fiction every created is not any God - it's money: https://

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The Role of Drama in Human Culture

Yuval Noah Harari The most successful fiction every created is not any God - it's money: https://

12/1/23

11/27/23

How Networks Create International Political-Economic Power Dynamics

How America weaponized the world economy: Underground empire: how America weaponized the world

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How Networks Create International Political-Economic Power Dynamics

How America weaponized the world economy: Underground empire: how America weaponized the world

11/27/23

11/27/23

Who Killed the Chinese Economy

Expert panel discussion: Who Killed the Chinese Economy? | A Discussion with Adam S. Posen, Zongyuan

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Who Killed the Chinese Economy

Expert panel discussion: Who Killed the Chinese Economy? | A Discussion with Adam S. Posen, Zongyuan

11/27/23

11/23/23

China's Stagnating Economy

Political-economic analysis (by Money and Macro) of China's historic economic growth and present

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China's Stagnating Economy

Political-economic analysis (by Money and Macro) of China's historic economic growth and present

11/23/23

11/16/23

Three World Wars - Fiscal Monetary Consequences

Monetary and Financial History Workshop Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta May 23-24, 2022: Presentation

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Three World Wars - Fiscal Monetary Consequences

Monetary and Financial History Workshop Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta May 23-24, 2022: Presentation

11/16/23

11/14/23

Russia's Hidden Economic Crisis

One article says Russia needs four years to build out its domestic oil storage capacity. There are

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Russia's Hidden Economic Crisis

One article says Russia needs four years to build out its domestic oil storage capacity. There are

11/14/23

11/12/23

The Future of Money Is Terrifying

So far I have only listened to the first fifteen minutes of this video concerning the emergence of

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The Future of Money Is Terrifying

So far I have only listened to the first fifteen minutes of this video concerning the emergence of

11/12/23

10/30/23

Chicago Parking Meter Lease Deal

Argument that Chicago foolishly sold a 75 year lease for parking meters during the Global Financial

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Chicago Parking Meter Lease Deal

Argument that Chicago foolishly sold a 75 year lease for parking meters during the Global Financial

10/30/23

10/30/23

Empty Skyscrapers - The Mother of Invention

Potential innovative solutions to the empty skyscraper problem: https://youtu.be/ZI4jf5FAitk Joe

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Empty Skyscrapers - The Mother of Invention

Potential innovative solutions to the empty skyscraper problem: https://youtu.be/ZI4jf5FAitk Joe

10/30/23

Joe Leote, WilliamM3

10/28/23

Bass-ackward Fiscal Policy Logic

The counter-argument is that austerity policy destroyed the British Empire: How Austerity Destroyed

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Bass-ackward Fiscal Policy Logic

The counter-argument is that austerity policy destroyed the British Empire: How Austerity Destroyed

10/28/23

10/28/23

FDIC Risk Review and Car Finance System Dynamics

FCIC Risk Review 2023 (92 page report): 2023 Risk Review (fdic.gov) Lucky Lopez understands dealer

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FDIC Risk Review and Car Finance System Dynamics

FCIC Risk Review 2023 (92 page report): 2023 Risk Review (fdic.gov) Lucky Lopez understands dealer

10/28/23

10/25/23

Solvency II - Informal Introduction

The first illustration in this article gives insight into how the law of large numbers provides a

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Solvency II - Informal Introduction

The first illustration in this article gives insight into how the law of large numbers provides a

10/25/23

Jean Erick, … Joe Leote4

10/12/23

Some experts think banks can manage interest rate risk using swaps. But my position on the subject of

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Some experts think banks can manage interest rate risk using swaps. But my position on the subject of

10/12/23

10/11/23

Michael Hudson - DemystifySci Podcast

Economics playlist (5 videos) on DemystifySci Podcast" Economics - YouTube Two videos by Michael

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Michael Hudson - DemystifySci Podcast

Economics playlist (5 videos) on DemystifySci Podcast" Economics - YouTube Two videos by Michael

10/11/23

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