Stephanie Kelton Knihy

Ambitious proposals, from repairing infrastructure to universal healthcare and combating climate change, often raise the question: how can we afford it? Stephanie Kelton argues that these concerns stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of modern monetary theory (MMT), which offers a new perspective on utilizing resources to enhance societal potential. She contends that both liberal and conservative views on deficits and government spending are flawed, particularly the belief that deficits threaten long-term prosperity. By providing insights into government debt, inflation, taxes, and financial constraints, Kelton reshapes our understanding of addressing critical issues like poverty, inequality, job creation, and infrastructure development. Instead of fixating on how to finance essential improvements, she encourages us to consider which deficits truly matter and how to weigh the risks of inflation against the benefits of a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable society. MMT challenges prevailing myths that hinder action, shifting the conversation from financing to the broader implications of deficit spending and its role in fostering a better future.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA radical new understanding for how to build a just and prosperous society

In ihrem wegweisenden Buch entlarvt Stephanie Kelton die Mythen rund um Staatsdefizite und zeigt, dass Sozialleistungen nicht nur durch Steuereinnahmen gedeckt werden müssen. Mit der Modern Monetary Theory revolutioniert sie unser Verständnis von Politik und Wirtschaft und betont, dass Armut und Arbeitslosigkeit eher an fehlendem politischen Willen liegen.