Progressives are often accused of believing in the “magic money tree” whenever they call for, say, more investment in public services. In this episode Ann Pettifor, expert on the monetary system and international financial architecture, shows us how to respond to the right’s accusations by explaining how the these systems work, and why understanding them is crucial if we are to push for an end to austerity.
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