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Lawson, T.

Two Conceptions of the Nature of Money: Clarifying Differences Between MMT and Money Theories Sponsored by Social Positioning Theory

Real-World Economics Review

Vol. 102 pp. 2-19 (2022)

Abstract: The focus of this note is the nature of money and related issues. Its objective is simply to clarify the more significant differences on these matters between the conceptions of proponents of modern money theory (MMT) and those of contributors to social positioning theory.

Author links: Tony Lawson  

PDF Link: http://www.paecon.net/PAEReview/issue101/Lawson101.pdf


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