This week marks 10 years since the Bank of England introduced its quantitative easing (QE) programme, setting in motion the creation of …
QE for people / Helicopter money
Bank of England ‘Super Thursday’: Positive Money comment
Commenting on the Bank of England's unanimous decision to keep interest rates at 0.75%, Positive Money executive director Fran Boait …
Modern Monetary Theory and Positive Money, Part 2: Money and Debt (2)
This is the third in a series of blogs looking at the relationship between Modern Monetary Theory and the proposals made by Positive Money. …
Ending the Fiscal-Monetary Tug-o-War (NEF and IIPP)
The UK’s two most influential economic institutions are pulling in opposite directions. History suggests it’s time for the Treasury to take …
Bank of England raises interest rates: Positive Money response
Responding to the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates to 0.75%, Fran Boait, executive director of Positive Money …
The History and Future of QE: 3 ways the Bank of England’s analysis falls short
As Positive Money likes to point out, quantitative easing (QE) is a policy almost without historical precedent. With only scant and rather …
“Where Does Money Come From?” The Graphic Novel
Positive Money’s empowered supporters are an integral part to our work towards reforming the money and banking system. Through hosting …
Bank of England household debt fears: Positive Money response
Responding to Bank of England deputy governor Jon Cunliffe's warnings about household debt this morning, Fran Boait, executive director of …
Labour Bank of England review: Positive Money response
Responding to the launch of the Labour Party’s ‘Financing Investment’ report, Fran Boait, executive director of Positive Money said: “It …