Central banks do in fact have some power, but much less than is commonly thought, writes Prof Joseph Huber in his new paper entitled …
Archives for 2014
An Event that Worked – A Cross Party Debate on TTIP, Bristol
Being involved with both Friends of the Earth and Positive Money local groups in Bristol, I was keen that we put on an event that would …
Princes of the Yen (Documentary)
Queue Politely, the producers of the monetary reform documentary "97% Owned" have produced a new documentary: "Princes of the Yen" is …
Highlights from 2014 – Positive Money campaign
Merry Christmas from Positive Money! 2014 has been an eventful year for the Positive Money campaign. Thanks to the incredible activity and …
A gap in the understanding of the money system at the Treasury
The Commons Debate on Money Creation and Society: both front bench spokespersons display a yawning gap in their understanding of …
Is it possible to stop banks creating money? Or would shadow banks just take over?
In a recent FT Alphaville article Izabella Kaminska argues that it is ‘naïve’ to attempt to constrain banks’ ability to create money, …
Increasing Competition in Payment Services (Report)
Since the crisis the government has been keen to encourage more competition between banks. Their main focus has been making it easier for …
How the current process of money creation is causing a rise in poverty, instability and inequality (Video)
Ben Dyson, founder of Positive Money presenting at Meaning Conference 2014 on 18th November in Brighton. He got into the nitty gritty of how …
Osborne moves to cut spending to 1930s levels in dramatic autumn statement
The chancellor, George Osborne, has set out dramatic plans to move Britain from the red into the black that will see public spending as a …