CW 888 - Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), The IRS & Fed with Mike Norman

Jason welcomes Economist Mike Norman to the show to discuss Modern Monetary Theory or MMT. Mike shares examples of common misconceptions people have of the US monetary system and economy, such as the US debt clock, that inflation equals growth and how the tax system works. He believes that the US has an unlimited supply of capital and balancing the budget or functioning as a fixed monetary system would accomplish the opposite of what is needed to create growth. And, Jason announces the winner of the Amazon Echo raffle.

Key Takeaways:

[01:27] Paige Glenview is the winner of the Amazon Echo raffle.

[04:10] SkyNews clip about giving women permission to drive in Saudi Arabia.

[06:21] Meet the Masters and ADVenture Alliance event information.

Mike Norman Guest Interview:

[09:40] Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) explains the value of money.

[12:39] A tax system is required to create demand for money.

[17:31] A fixed monetary system creates cycles of economic depressions and recessions.

[19:53] The US national debt is a summation of what is owned by the US and its constituents.

[27:25] A dollar must be created and pumped into the economy before it can be used to pay a tax debt.

[29:46] The US has an unlimited amount of new capital.

[35:13] There is a difference between inflation and growth.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jason Hartman

Meet the Masters of Income Property Event

Venture Alliance Mastermind

Michael Norman on Youtube