The Grumpy Economist

The Grumpy Economist: Dealing With Debt: Ideas From The Ridiculous To The Sublime

A critical analysis of Modern Monetary Theory -- and a look at the promise of perpetual bonds.

The Grumpy Economist•June 12, 2020
The Grumpy Economist: Dealing With Debt: Ideas From The Ridiculous To The Sublime

John Cochrane provides a critical examination of Modern Monetary Theory — and explains why an innovative financial instrument known as a perpetual bond may improve America’s ability to manage its debt load.

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John H. Cochrane

John H. Cochrane

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