Recent writings and articles featuring Stephanie’s work
Can the U.S. Afford Democrats’ Bold Promises? Why One Economist Says Yes
Stephanie Kelton is among the most vocal proponents of ‘modern monetary theory,’ which argues U.S. has room to run up deficits
Read Article on WSJ.com
Worry About Debt? Not So Fast, Some Economists Say
U.S. deficits may not matter so much after all—and it might not hurt to expand them for the right reasons
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Debt? What debt? At $22 trillion, here's the argument the national debt doesn't matter
Few people understand what the national debt is, and most people tend to conflate government deficits with the national debt.
Read Article on CNN.com
Stephanie Kelton Wants You to Rethink the Deficit
Governments that print and borrow their own currency can’t go bankrupt and the current U.S. budget deficit is, if anything, too small.
Read Article on Barrons.com
Everything You Thought You Knew About Economics May Be Wrong
In an interview with The Globe Post this week, Kelton broke down what exactly MMT is all about, and how it could transform public policy in years to come.
Read Article at The Globe and Post
Economist Stephanie Kelton’s Path From Academia to Politics
Ms. Kelton is gaining new prominence now because she is one of the most prominent advocates for a view—known as modern monetary theory—that is driving numerous policy proposals from progressive Democrats this year.
Read Article at The Wall Street Journal