Congress is spending trillions of dollars trying to rescue the US economy and support workers and businesses. Can America afford it? ‘No sweat,’ according to modern monetary theory.
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Modern Monetary Theory is suddenly popular because it implies governments can spend as much as they need to. But that spending comes with risks.
The new chancellor’s plans won’t look half as prudent if the economy tanks.
