Stephanie Kelton
Economist | Modern Monetary Theory & Economic Policy
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Stephanie Kelton is a leading expert on Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), an economic framework that challenges conventional wisdom on government spending and deficits. As a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University, Kelton has advised the US Senate Budget Committee and served as Chief Economist on the US Senate Budget Committee.
Her TED talk 'The Big Myth of Government Deficits' has over 2 million views, making the case for a more expansive role for government spending to address social and economic challenges. Kelton's keynotes provide a new lens for understanding economic policymaking and navigating uncertainty.
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The big myth of government deficits
Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking talk, she makes the case to stop looking at government spending as a path towards frightening piles of debt, but rather as a financial contribution to the things that matter -- like health care, education, infrastructure and beyond. "We have the resources we need to begin repairing our broken systems," Kelton says. "But we have to believe it's possible."
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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