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37: I would BAN STOCK MARKETS: Tamsyn Widdon (Green Economics Educator)
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In this conversation, Tamsyn Widdon explores the principles of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and its implications for economics, environment, and society. Tamsyn shares her journey from a background in education and development to becoming an economist and advocate for MMT, emphasizing the need to rethink our understanding of money, government spending, and economic growth. The discussion looks at the origins of money, the role of government in shaping economies, and the potential for a new economic future focused on wellbeing rather than profit. The conversation also touches on the importance of democratic engagement and participation in local and national government.
Links & Mentions
Tamsyn Widdon (Green Economics Educator) on Instagram
99p Film | Social Cinema | Cornwall
Modern Money Lab - Modern Money Theory events and resources (UK)
Joseph Stiglitz on Youtube "GDP is Flawed... Citizens want depth..."
Willem H. Butler "The unfortunate uselessness of most 'state of the art' academic monetary economics"
Isabella Webber "Taking Aim at Sellers' Inflation"
Robert Solow "Re-thinking Macroeconomic Policy Before the Next Crisis"
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Chapters
1. 37: I would BAN STOCK MARKETS: Tamsyn Widdon (Green Economics Educator) (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:06:02)
3. Getting to know Tamsyn Widdon (00:06:09)
4. The story of money and the economy (00:10:26)
5. What value does changing the 'story' of money have? (00:15:28)
6. Is a national debt really a 'surplus'? (00:19:27)
7. In defence of MMT and controlling inflation (00:23:22)
8. What would Tamsyn do if she ruled the world? (00:27:17)
9. What would banning stock markets achieve? (00:30:18)
10. What about people's pensions and investments? (00:34:08)
11. Local government by sortition and devolved decision-making (00:37:28)
12. Tamsyn journey as an 'accidental politician' (00:40:19)
13. Hope for the future (00:48:32)
14. Wrap up and takeaways (00:51:46)
15. Soundscape: English spring time (00:53:57)
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