Show Notes
Joshua Mawhorter joins us to talk about how the fiat-money theories of Modern Monetary Theory and chartalism aren't supported by the historical facts. Articles and resources mentioned: Is It Money Because It Is Redeemed in Tax Payments? A Response to Kelton and Wray by Per Bylund. MMT and US History: Redefining Chartalism by Joshua Mawhorter. MMT, Chartalism, and the Colonial Experience by Joshua Mawhorter. How the Classical Gold Standard Fueled the Rise of the State by Ryan McMaken. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off
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