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Jobs for all. Is it a false utopia?

A core plank of MMT is the idea of a jobs guarantee. Phil asks Steve if its actually that practical, and is there a better way of ensuring the workforce is gainfully employed.

A key policy area of Modern Monetary Theory is the idea of a job guarantee. There might be a limit to available resources, but the labour force should always be employed. It helps the economy and it’s good for the individuals and for society. But Phil wonders how practical it is. If there’s an economic downturn can the government miraculously conjure up…

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