Boston Basic Income #123: Money From Nothing

Featured guests Robert Hockett and Aaron James join us to discuss their new book, "Money From Nothing.."

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647222/money-from-nothing-by-aaron-james/

In the book, Hockett and James argue that the Fed can take a greater role in managing our economy's money for the benefit of the people. We'll talk to them about basic income and other important goals the government can achieve when our monetary system is allowed to reach its full potential.

For optional reading/listening, we have a short podcast interview with Aaron James in which he discusses the role of the Fed, the nature of money, and what makes it possible for our society to implement a basic income.

https://news.uci.edu/2020/10/05/uci-podcast-at-the-intersection-of-economics-and-political-philosophy/
Previous related Boston Basic Income topics have included:

https://youtu.be/7_tG_QBfR54 — BBI #20: National Debt
https://youtu.be/jajL83BDoU8 — BBI #29: Consumer Monetary Theory vs. Modern Monetary Theory
https://youtu.be/7yeCPXouq0s — BBI #46: The Treasury and the Fed

You can access the Zoom meeting here:
https://zoom.us/j/402968564

By default, everyone will remain muted in Zoom.

If you would like to speak, click the "raise hand" button on the "Participants" tab. Alex will unmute you when it's your turn.

We start and end the discussion by getting opening and closing thoughts from those who would like to share.

Send Alex a message via Zoom chat to let him know if you'd like to follow up on something specific.

Starting at 7pm, we will make introductions and establish parameters for the discussion. The YouTube live stream will begin at 7:10pm.

The discussion will be streamed live at this URL:
https://www.youtube.com/bostonbasicincome/live

It will also be available in podcast form the following day:
https://anchor.fm/bostonbasicincome