AppliedMMT Podcast

In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss how they came to learn about MMT and why they believe it's so important. They also discuss their future plans and goals for the podcast.
They touch on:

• MMT's accuracy as a description of the financial system
• The COVID pandemic and policy response
• Inflation
• Quantitative easing
• Interest rate hikes and their effects

Links:

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

AppliedMMT.com
AppliedMMT on Twitter
Douglas (@MMTmacrotrader) on Twitter
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any associated employers or organizations. Listeners should consider their financial circumstances and consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions

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

AppliedMMT.com
AppliedMMT on Twitter
Douglas (@MMTmacrotrader) on Twitter
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any associated employers or organizations. Listeners should consider their financial circumstances and consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions

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

AppliedMMT.com
AppliedMMT on Twitter
Douglas (@MMTmacrotrader) on Twitter
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any associated employers or organizations. Listeners should consider their financial circumstances and consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions

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

AppliedMMT.com
AppliedMMT on Twitter
Douglas (@MMTmacrotrader) on Twitter
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any associated employers or organizations. Listeners should consider their financial circumstances and consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions

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

AppliedMMT.com
AppliedMMT on Twitter
Douglas (@MMTmacrotrader) on Twitter
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any associated employers or organizations. Listeners should consider their financial circumstances and consult with a professional advisor before making any investment decisions