How Modern Economics Became Ideology | Steve Keen Explains

Peter McCormack
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Chapters & Sections (292)

00:00 The Role of Economists in Shaping Ideology chapter 1
00:00 The Role of Economics in Society
02:01 Economics as Ideology vs Practical Understanding chapter 2
02:01 The Role of Ideology in Modern Economics
02:51 Flawed Ideological Approach to Economic Management
03:36 The Relationship Between Politics and Economic Systems chapter 3
03:36 The Misunderstanding of Modern Economic Systems
04:06 Economics as a Product of Political Systems
04:39 Government Money Creation in War Financing
05:24 The Neoclassical Destruction of Keynesian Lessons chapter 2
05:24 The Origins of Modern Taxation Ideology
05:54 The Neoclassical Destruction of WWII Economic Lessons
06:50 Price Determination Theories in Economics chapter 3
06:50 Foundational Concepts in Economic Theories
07:38 Supply and Demand Set Prices in Equilibrium
08:05 Capitalism's Price Determination Theories Debated
08:51 Cost of Production vs Demand in Pricing chapter 3
08:51 Ricardian Principle vs Neoclassical Economic Theory
09:23 Determinants of Price in Economic Theory
09:53 Price Determination in Markets
10:20 Determinants of Price in a Capitalist Economy chapter 3
10:20 Price Determination in Manufacturing and Secondary Markets
10:52 Scarcity and Reproducibility in Capitalist Economies
11:24 Limitations of Scarcity in Economic Theory
12:12 Limitations of Neoclassical Economic Theory Models chapter
13:55 Productivity and Cost Structure in Manufacturing chapter 2
13:55 Product-Dependent Cost Structures in Economics
14:41 Flaws in Austrian Economic Introspection Methodology
15:20 Competitive Process in Markets and Product Differentiation chapter 1
15:20 Competitive Process in Modern Markets Explained
16:52 The Nature of Competition in Modern Markets chapter 2
16:52 Differentiation in Modern Market Economy
17:25 Market Competition and Artificial Scarcity Strategies
18:35 Marketing and Brand Value in Capitalist Economies chapter 2
18:35 Marketing's Role in Shaping Economic Reality
19:03 Advantages of Capitalism Over Previous Social Systems
19:56 Flaws in Neoclassical Economic Equilibrium Theory chapter 3
19:56 Economic Systems as Non-Equilibrium Processes
20:33 Equilibrium in Economic Theory Explained
21:04 Critique of Neoclassical Economic Theories
21:35 Distorted Economic Theory and Equilibrium Obsession chapter 2
21:35 Equilibrium in Economics as Ideological Distortion
22:05 Criticisms of Neoclassical Economic Theory
23:16 Economics as Ideology vs. Organic System chapter 1
23:16 Economics as Ideology vs. Organic System
24:38 Criticisms of Austrian Economic Theory chapter 1
24:38 Criticisms of Austrian Economic Theory
26:39 Post-Keynesian Economics and System Functionality chapter 2
26:39 Origins of Postcanesian Economics Theory
27:18 The Ideological Divide in Modern Economics
28:12 Origins of Post-Keynesian Economics Theory chapter 4
28:12 Origins of Post-Keynesian Economics Theory
28:57 Distinguishing Between Uncertainty and Risk
29:29 Academic Economics and Business Collaboration
29:56 Economists' Surveys Challenge Neoclassical Economic Assumptions
31:00 Austrian vs Keynesian Economic Theories Compared chapter 3
31:00 Post Keynesian Economics vs. Austrian School
31:52 Austrian Economic Theory vs. Government Intervention
32:19 The Nature of Money as a Promise
33:01 Origins of Money and Bartering Systems chapter 2
33:01 Understanding Money as a Promise of Settlement
33:39 Evolution of Money and Bartering Systems
34:26 Historical Evolution of Money and Commodity Exchange chapter 4
34:26 Emergence of Gold and Silver as Currency
34:54 Evolution of Currency and Banking Systems
35:23 Money as a Commodity vs. National Currency
35:56 Causes of Economic Instability and Instilling Fear
36:37 The Nature of Money and Its Value chapter 2
36:37 The Nature of Money and Barter Economies
37:42 The Nature of Money and Its Value
38:07 The Nature of Money and Monetary Systems chapter 2
38:07 The Nature of Money in Transactions
39:08 The Nature of Monetary System Transactions
39:46 Evolution of Money and Credit Systems chapter 2
39:46 Evolution of Money and Credit Systems
41:13 Social Exclusion in Small Communities
41:50 Origins of Bartering and Gift Economies chapter 1
41:50 Origins of Modern Economic Systems
43:19 History of Alternative Currencies and Inflation chapter 3
43:19 Evolution of Banknotes and Monetary Systems
43:44 Free Banking and Monetary Deception
44:15 The Role of Gold in Economic Ideology
44:54 The Nature of Trust in Fiat Currency Systems chapter 3
44:54 Government Liability and Social Breakdown
45:30 The Nature of Monetary Systems and Trust
45:55 The Nature of Trust in Economic Systems
46:36 The Basis of Money and Value chapter 3
46:36 The Basis of Money and Trust
47:12 The Role of Scarcity in Economic Value
47:30 Abundance vs Scarcity in Capitalist Economies
48:28 Monetary Systems and Economic Growth Dynamics chapter 2
48:28 Monetary System and Capitalist Motivation
49:08 Differences Between Austrian and Post-Keynesian Economics
49:59 The Elasticity of Money in Capitalist Growth chapter 3
49:59 Limitations of Neoclassical Economic Theory
50:38 Disturbing the Production System for Economic Profit
51:06 The Elasticity of Capitalist Economic Growth
51:47 Role of Government in Economic Systems chapter 3
51:47 Government's Role in Economic Systems
52:25 Role of Government in Economic Systems
52:57 Critique of Austrian and Neoclassical Economic Thought
53:34 Critique of Austrian Economic Ideology chapter 2
53:34 Critique of Austrian and Neoclassical Economic Theories
54:32 Government's Role in Economic Systems
55:21 Privatization of Public Utilities and Services chapter 1
55:21 Privatization of Public Utilities and Services
56:39 Balancing Economic Goals with Moral Obligations chapter 2
56:39 Balancing Economic Goals and Moral Considerations
57:24 Moral Obligation in Economics and Environmentalism
58:15 Defining Morality and Fair Exchange in Economics chapter 2
58:15 Importance of Maintaining Life on Earth
59:01 Fair Exchange in Economic Theory
59:42 Money Creation and Economic Distortions Explained chapter 3
59:42 Fair Exchange in Economics and Money Creation
01:00:52 How Banks Create Money Out of Thin Air
01:01:16 Monetary Policy and Central Bank Functions
01:01:53 Money Creation and Debt in Capitalist Systems chapter 2
01:01:53 Methods of Money Creation in Capitalism
01:02:37 Government Debt as Ponzi Scheme Dynamics
01:03:22 How Money is Created in Modern Economy chapter
01:04:47 How Money is Created in the Banking System chapter 3
01:04:47 Central Banks Create Money Through Debt
01:05:18 How Money is Created in the Economy
01:06:02 Double Entry Bookkeeping in Financial Systems
01:06:59 Double Entry Bookkeeping and Accounting Principles chapter 2
01:06:59 Accounting Rules in Modern Banking Systems
01:07:27 Double Entry Bookkeeping Basics and Principles
01:08:18 Bank Lending and Government Deficits Explained chapter 3
01:08:18 Banking System Transaction Balancing Rules
01:08:54 How Loans Create Deposits in Banking System
01:09:24 Understanding Government Deficits and Bank Lending
01:10:00 How Monetary Policy Affects Private Sector Balance Sheets chapter 3
01:10:00 Banking Sector and Monetary Policy Basics
01:10:48 Banking Operations and Liability Allocation
01:11:18 The Nature of Government Deficits and Debt
01:11:42 Central Bank Financing and Deficit Creation chapter 4
01:11:42 Central Bank Reserves and Treasury Financing
01:12:55 How Governments Create Money Through Deficits
01:13:31 Government Liquidity and Economic Activity
01:13:59 Forms of Money Creation in Modern Economy
01:14:30 Banking Fundamentals and Financial Worth chapter 3
01:14:30 Banking Sector Requirements for Positive Equity
01:14:54 Banking System and Monetary Creation Basics
01:15:16 Banking Sector Financial Operations Explained
01:15:41 Defining Gold as a Financial or Non-Financial Asset chapter 2
01:15:41 Alternative Banking Systems and Monetary Policy
01:16:06 Defining Financial vs Non-Financial Assets
01:16:58 Defining Non-Financial Assets in Economic Systems chapter 2
01:16:58 Classifying Assets in the Financial System
01:17:54 The Nature of Money and Commodity Standards
01:19:03 Role of Leverage in Financial System Dynamics chapter 3
01:19:03 The Role of Leverage in Financial Systems
01:19:32 Government's Role in Economic Systems
01:20:00 Consequences of Removing Government from Economy
01:21:14 How Private Sector Money Creation Affects Government chapter 4
01:21:14 Private Sector Money Creation and Government Involvement
01:21:41 Government Creation of Money and Its Purpose
01:22:11 The Evolution of Currency and Economic Systems
01:22:52 Emergence of Coin-Based Commerce Systems
01:23:30 Central Banking vs Decentralized Monetary Systems chapter 3
01:23:30 Monetary System Fundamentals and Government Intervention
01:23:55 The Need for Centralized Money Creation
01:24:22 Financial Assets and Liabilities Imbalance
01:25:04 The Illusion of Private Wealth Creation chapter 2
01:25:04 Encouragement of Speculative Behavior through Debt
01:25:48 Government Spending as a Percentage of GDP
01:26:28 Government Debt and Financial Equity Dynamics chapter 4
01:26:28 Government Spending as a Percentage of GDP
01:27:02 Optimal Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio
01:27:47 Measuring and Accounting for Negative Equity
01:28:12 Maintaining Positive Financial Equity in a Market
01:28:51 Government Spending and Private Sector Incentives chapter 1
01:28:51 Government Spending and Private Sector Incentives
01:30:20 House Value and Debt Dynamics Explained chapter 2
01:30:20 House Value and Debt Interconnectedness
01:30:58 House and Asset Valuation in Modern Economy
01:31:58 Financial Leverage and Systemic Risk chapter 3
01:31:58 Financial Leverage and Market Valuations
01:32:48 Protecting Wealth from Inflation and Economic Instability
01:33:13 Investing in Bitcoin for Financial Security
01:33:48 Interest Rates as Economic Control Mechanism chapter 4
01:33:48 Setting Interest Rates and System Leverage
01:34:30 Interest Rates as Control Mechanism
01:34:59 Interest Rates as Economic Control Mechanism
01:35:39 Interest Rates as Inflation Control Mechanism
01:36:21 Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on Consumer Spending chapter 3
01:36:21 Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on Consumer Spending
01:36:41 Long-term Family Utility Maximization in Consumer Decisions
01:37:08 The Origins of the ISLM Macroeconomic Model
01:37:45 Limitations of Neoclassical Economic Models chapter 2
01:37:45 Limitations of Classical Economic Models
01:38:31 Limitations of Neoclassical Economic Approach
01:39:16 The Impact of Inflation on Economic Inequality chapter 2
01:39:16 Critique of Neoclassical Economics and Asset Prices
01:39:57 Impact of Inflation on Economic Inequality
01:40:43 Criticisms of Modern Monetary Theory chapter 3
01:40:43 MMT Theories on Monetary Policy Control
01:41:15 Income Distributional Effects of Inflation
01:41:44 Causes of House Price Inflation Explained
01:42:44 Rise of Housing Market Inflation and Deregulation chapter 3
01:42:44 Rise of Housing Market Inflation in UK
01:43:27 Rise of Income Inequality in Modern Economy
01:43:53 Full Reserve Banking System Explained
01:44:29 Relationship Between Bank Lending and Inflation chapter 2
01:44:29 Causes and Effects of Housing Market Inflation
01:45:15 Historical Analysis of Inflation Trends
01:45:42 Historical Patterns of Inflation and Deflation chapter 2
01:45:42 Historical Patterns of Inflation and Deflation
01:46:10 The Gold Standard's Impact on Global Economy
01:47:04 The 1973 Oil Embargo and Global Economic Impact chapter 3
01:47:04 1970s Oil Embargo and Global Price Inflation
01:47:37 Abandoning the Gold Standard in International Trade
01:48:10 De Gaulle's Gold Reserve Threat to US Economy
01:48:40 The Trade-Off Between Inflation and Deflation chapter 2
01:48:40 The Gold Standard and Its Economic Consequences
01:49:55 Avoiding Economic Busts Through Sustainable Policies
01:50:37 Private Debt vs Government Debt in Economic Systems chapter 2
01:50:37 Private Debt vs Government Debt Comparison
01:51:09 Private Debt's Role in Economic Functioning
01:52:00 Managing Inflation and Misleading Economic Metrics chapter 2
01:52:00 Managing Inflation in a Growing Economy
01:52:44 Manipulation of Economic Statistics and Data
01:53:34 Distortions in Measuring Economic Indicators chapter 2
01:53:34 Distortions in Measuring Economic Indicators
01:54:38 Inflation Drivers and Wage Cost Dynamics
01:55:05 Causes of Inflation and Wage Growth Dynamics chapter 3
01:55:05 Impact of Productivity on Inflation Rates
01:55:31 Causes of Inflation and Economic Distribution
01:56:37 Money Creation and Inflation Dynamics
01:57:21 The Elasticity of Money Supply Explained chapter 3
01:57:21 Origins of Indogenous Money Theory
01:58:01 Credit Card Analogy for Monetary Policy
01:58:38 Elastic Money Supply and Inflation Dynamics
01:59:11 Distinguishing Between Asset and Consumer Price Inflation chapter
02:01:06 Monetary Inflation and Money Creation Mechanisms chapter 4
02:01:06 The Problem of Monetary Inflation in Society
02:01:44 Government Bond Sales and Monetary Policy
02:02:18 Central Bank's Role in Money Creation
02:02:39 Government Bond Creation and Monetary Policy
02:02:58 Understanding Banking Reserves and Monetary Creation chapter 2
02:02:58 Understanding the Nature of Central Bank Reserves
02:03:19 Banking Regulations and Monetary Policy Creation
02:04:33 Money Creation through Credit and Loans chapter 2
02:04:33 Money Creation Through Credit and Loans
02:05:35 Understanding Bond Auctions and Monetary Value
02:06:19 How Government Bond Sales Affect Monetary Policy chapter 4
02:06:19 How Bond Auctions Work and Reserve Transfers
02:07:23 Government Deficits and Monetary Policy Creation
02:07:52 How Bond Sales Affect Central Bank Accounts
02:08:24 Money Creation in Modern Economic Systems
02:08:46 Inflationary Systems and Economic Inequality chapter 2
02:08:46 Inflationary Nature of Modern Monetary Systems
02:09:23 Money Creation and Economic Inequality
02:10:45 Causes and Consequences of Hyperinflation chapter 3
02:10:45 Consequences of Unsustainable Economic Growth
02:11:13 Causes and Effects of Hyperinflation
02:11:47 Inflation Thresholds and Economic Consequences
02:12:28 The Case for Depreciating Currency chapter 1
02:12:28 The Case for Depreciating Currency
02:14:30 Addressing Wealth Inequality through Monetary Policy chapter 2
02:14:30 Wealth Inequality and Currency Depreciation
02:15:02 Role of Government in Redistributing Wealth
02:15:55 Critique of Public Healthcare Systems and Bureaucracy chapter 3
02:15:55 Public Goods and Bureaucratic System Failures
02:16:34 Critique of Bureaucratic Healthcare Systems
02:17:03 Moral Obligations in Economic Policy Decisions
02:17:35 Government Intervention vs. Market Efficiency Debate chapter 3
02:17:35 Government Intervention in Public Services
02:18:11 Critique of Socialist Economic Incentives
02:18:46 Private Sector's Role in Infrastructure Investment
02:19:09 The Role of Public Goods in Economic Systems chapter 3
02:19:09 The Role of Ideology in Modern Economics
02:19:29 Public Goods and Free Market Limitations
02:19:59 Privatization and the Balance of Free Market
02:20:32 Revisiting the American Dream Concept chapter 3
02:20:32 Economic Ideology and Humanism
02:21:02 Interpretations of Economic Ideology
02:21:24 Challenging the Concept of the American Dream
02:21:54 The American Dream and Housing Market Crisis chapter 2
02:21:54 The American Dream and Housing Affordability Crisis
02:22:34 The American Dream Becomes Unaffordable Nightmare
02:23:25 Comparing Socialist Economic Systems and Success Factors chapter 2
02:23:25 Comparing Socialist and Capitalist Economic Systems
02:24:28 Resource Constraints in Socialist Economies
02:24:59 Comparing Planned and Capitalist Economic Systems chapter 3
02:24:59 The Economics of Mass Production and Consumerism
02:25:37 Capitalist vs Socialist Economic Systems Compared
02:26:18 China's Economic Model Combines State Control
02:27:08 Blending Capitalism and Socialism in Economic Systems chapter 3
02:27:08 Combining Capitalism and Socialism in Economic Systems
02:27:44 China's Economic Growth and Transition
02:28:16 Balancing Ideology in Modern Economics

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