The past hundred years have brought us unprecedented development, especially through ever-evolving technology. In consequence never in …
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Lowering Interest Rates or Sovereign Money?
Seven years have passed since the start of the financial crisis, and the vast majority of central banks around the world have already …
Can money be a force for good?
There is more money in the world than at any other point in human history, so why doesn’t it reach the places that need it most?, asks Fran …
What are Economists Saying About Iceland’s Sovereign Money Proposal?
A study recently commissioned by the Icelandic prime minister, Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson, and written by Frosti Sigurjonsson, displays an …
Bank Robbery: Banks and the Money Supply
Chapter 1 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.' Sensible advice, especially when it comes to tinkering with the money supply: with laws about …
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, …
Parliament Debate on Money Creation & Society (Video)
Watch the debate "Money Creation & Society" that took place on Thursday 20th November in the House of Commons: The recording is …
El Mundo on Positive Money
El Mundo, Spain's largest digital newspaper, published an article on positive money after an interview with Ben Dyson on 27th July …
Who should have the power to create money?
Who should have the power to create money? In Modernising Money we argue that the power to create money should be removed from the banks and …