8 episodes

Discussing the economy, public policy, and current events through an MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) lens.

Applied MMT Adam Rice & Ryan Benincasa

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Discussing the economy, public policy, and current events through an MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) lens.

    #8 - Silicon Valley Bank Failure

    #8 - Silicon Valley Bank Failure

    In this episode,  Adam and Ryan to discuss:

    - The failure of Silicon Valley Bank
    - Morgan Ricks' commentary on bank runs and game theory
     
    Links:

    - Morgan Ricks on Twitter
    - Introductory MMT resources
    - Pocket Change podcast
    - NYC Deficit Owls Meetup

    • 30 min
    #7 - Bijou Smith of MMT Macro Trader

    #7 - Bijou Smith of MMT Macro Trader

    In this episode, Bijou Smith of MMT Macro Trader joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:

    - Bijou's background in physics and how he became interested in MMT
    - Why MMT is important
    - The relationship between economics & physics
    - How Bijou and Douglas started collaborating on MMT Macro Trader
    - Using machine learning & neural networks to model the macroeconomy and stock market indices
    - How the job guarantee fits into capitalism
    - Adam Smith, economics, and moral philosophy

    Links:

    - MMT Macro Trader on Patreon
    - MMT Macro Trader on Twitter
    - Bijou on Twitter
    - Bijou's website
    - Applied MMT #3 with Douglas of MMT Macro Trader

    - Introductory MMT resources
    - Pocket Change podcast
    - NYC Deficit Owls Meetup

    • 1 hr 10 min
    #6 - Inflation Persists, Retail Inflows to Stocks, Asset Bubbles, Tech Valuations, and Gambling/Cryptocurrency

    #6 - Inflation Persists, Retail Inflows to Stocks, Asset Bubbles, Tech Valuations, and Gambling/Cryptocurrency

    In this episode,  Adam and Ryan discuss:

    - Whether or not all MMTers believe interest rate hikes are expansionary
    - The newest PCE inflation data
    - Retail inflows to the stock market
    - Interest rates and asset bubbles
    - The post-2008 venture capital boom
    - Gambling apps & cryptocurrency

    Links:

    - Introductory MMT resources
    - Pocket Change podcast
    - NYC Deficit Owls Meetup

    • 46 min
    #5 - Ohio Disaster, UFOs, Retail Sales Boom, Energy Prices, and Trade Deficits

    #5 - Ohio Disaster, UFOs, Retail Sales Boom, Energy Prices, and Trade Deficits

    NOTE: The original audio file for this episode had syncing issues. The corrected audio is available as of 2/22/23 at 9:35 AM ET.

    In this episode,  Adam and Ryan discuss:

    - The disaster in East Palestine, OH
    - The UFO/UAP incidents
    - The January retail sales boom
    - Energy prices and their inflationary effects
    - The costs & benefits of trade deficits

    Links:

    - Introductory MMT resources
    - Pocket Change podcast
    - NYC Deficit Owls Meetup

    • 31 min
    #4 - Rate Hikes, Bank Lending, and Thoughts on the NFL

    #4 - Rate Hikes, Bank Lending, and Thoughts on the NFL

    In this episode of Applied MMT, Adam and Ryan discuss:

    - Edward Harrison's recent tweet on the expansionary effects of interest income
    - The differences & similarities between today's rate hikes and the Volcker-era
    - Credit growth despite rate hikes
    - Joey Politano's recent thread on rate hikes
    - Bank lending post-2008 vs. today
    - In celebration of Superbowl Sunday, the institutional structure of the NFL and how it contributes to the league's success

    • 1 hr 3 min
    #3 - January Jobs Boom, Rate Hikes, and What Comes Next with Douglas of @MMTmacrotrader

    #3 - January Jobs Boom, Rate Hikes, and What Comes Next with Douglas of @MMTmacrotrader

    In this episode, Douglas of MMT Macro Trader joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:

    - The January jobs explosion
    - The debt ceiling
    - Endogenous vs. exogenous money
    - Banks as finance "franchises"
    - The Eurodollar & shadow banking
    - Appreciating vs. depreciating currencies
    - The effects of rate hikes and what to expect in the next few months
    - Whether or not the Fed will pivot on rate hikes

    Links:

    - Introductory MMT resources
    - Pocket Change podcast
    - NYC Deficit Owls Meetup
    - MMT Macro Trader on Patreon
    - MMT Macro Trader on Twitter

    • 58 min

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