MARXISM AND MMT How Modern Monetary Theory Can Enrich the Debate among Marxists

As of now, there has been a relatively insufficient amount of scholarship tying Marxist theory to Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). This article argues that Marxists should take a closer look at the economic theory. MMT is a normative theory and could be used to promote any worldview or theory. Marxists...

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Main Author: Anastasi, A.W.D (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pluto Journals 2022
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