David Murray
@chartalist.bsky.social
There are alternative economic stories where life/humanity is the hero and private business a trusty emissary.
Chartalism is the historical origin story to a better present and future.
Scottish Currency Group & Bylines Scotland writer
Chartalism is the historical origin story to a better present and future.
Scottish Currency Group & Bylines Scotland writer
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A quiet revolution may be required to reverse economic policies causing this attack on humanity’s advancement | David Murray
Why falling birth rates might be the wake-up call we need
A quiet revolution may be required to reverse economic policies causing this attack on humanity’s advancement
bylines.scot
December 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A quiet revolution may be required to reverse economic policies causing this attack on humanity’s advancement | David Murray
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“Myrdal rather less graciously wanted the price abolished because it had been given to such reactionaries as Hayek (& afterwards Milton Friedman).”
The Nobel Prize for Economics - @chartalist.bsky.social
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The Nobel Prize for Economics - @chartalist.bsky.social
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The Nobel Prize for Economics
Misconception/Lie 30
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December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“Myrdal rather less graciously wanted the price abolished because it had been given to such reactionaries as Hayek (& afterwards Milton Friedman).”
The Nobel Prize for Economics - @chartalist.bsky.social
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The Nobel Prize for Economics - @chartalist.bsky.social
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In this podcast, Scott Ferguson presents an introduction to key theoretical writings by Karl Marx: Economic & Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844; Manifesto of the Communist Party; and Capital, Volume 1.
Introduction to Theory: Karl Marx
In this podcast, Scott Ferguson presents an introduction to key theoretical writings by Karl Marx: Economic & Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844; Manifesto of the Communist Party; and&…
moneyontheleft.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
In this podcast, Scott Ferguson presents an introduction to key theoretical writings by Karl Marx: Economic & Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844; Manifesto of the Communist Party; and Capital, Volume 1.
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How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’ | David Murray
Bilateral deals in an independent Scotland
How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’
bylines.scot
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’ | David Murray
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From our archives ...
Frank Pasquale joins Money on the Left to discuss the legal and monetary politics that will determine the future of automation.
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Frank Pasquale joins Money on the Left to discuss the legal and monetary politics that will determine the future of automation.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
From our archives ...
Frank Pasquale joins Money on the Left to discuss the legal and monetary politics that will determine the future of automation.
moneyontheleft.org/2020/12/02/n...
Frank Pasquale joins Money on the Left to discuss the legal and monetary politics that will determine the future of automation.
moneyontheleft.org/2020/12/02/n...
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The RBA has formal independence. It sets rates without interference.
But it lacks real sovereignty.
When global commodity prices swing or US bond yields rise, the RBA is forced to react.
True sovereignty isn't a legal status; it is structural resilience.
The difference explained 👇 buff.ly/ZuOCEz2
But it lacks real sovereignty.
When global commodity prices swing or US bond yields rise, the RBA is forced to react.
True sovereignty isn't a legal status; it is structural resilience.
The difference explained 👇 buff.ly/ZuOCEz2
Sovereignty vs. Independence: What’s the Difference?
Australia has monetary independence but lacks true sovereignty. An MMT analysis of how structural vulnerabilities like debt and climate constrain our economic future.
buff.ly
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The RBA has formal independence. It sets rates without interference.
But it lacks real sovereignty.
When global commodity prices swing or US bond yields rise, the RBA is forced to react.
True sovereignty isn't a legal status; it is structural resilience.
The difference explained 👇 buff.ly/ZuOCEz2
But it lacks real sovereignty.
When global commodity prices swing or US bond yields rise, the RBA is forced to react.
True sovereignty isn't a legal status; it is structural resilience.
The difference explained 👇 buff.ly/ZuOCEz2
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How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’ | David Murray
Bilateral deals in an independent Scotland
How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’
bylines.scot
December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
How an independent Scotland could secure bilateral trade and monetary deals before ‘Independence Day’ | David Murray
“Real sovereignty means building economic arrangements that keep communities intact rather than managing displacement after it occurs. It means using our research excellence to prevent vulnerabilities...”
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Sovereignty vs. Independence: What’s the Difference?
Australia has monetary independence but lacks true sovereignty. An MMT analysis of how structural vulnerabilities like debt and climate constrain our economic future.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“Real sovereignty means building economic arrangements that keep communities intact rather than managing displacement after it occurs. It means using our research excellence to prevent vulnerabilities...”
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December 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
MMT101 is for people who believe we can build a firer, greener world by understanding how the economy and our monetary system work.
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"they get less money on average, and less time to spend it"
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"they get less money on average, and less time to spend it"
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When you understand monetary operations these guys lose all credibility with regard to public finance:
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MSN
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December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
When you understand monetary operations these guys lose all credibility with regard to public finance:
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www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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The Utopia of Refusal: David Graeber, Debt & the Left Monetary Imagination
The Utopia of Refusal: David Graeber, Debt & the Left Monetary Imagination
by Will Beaman & Scott Ferguson Note: David Graeber leaves behind a rich and complex body of work that remains influential for leftist thought and practice. Since his passing in 2020, however, …
moneyontheleft.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Utopia of Refusal: David Graeber, Debt & the Left Monetary Imagination
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Helping us to imagine a more just and equitable future, Backer's new book, As Public as Possible, proposes a specific set of financial policies aimed at providing a high-quality and truly public education for all Americans, regardless of wealth and race.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Helping us to imagine a more just and equitable future, Backer's new book, As Public as Possible, proposes a specific set of financial policies aimed at providing a high-quality and truly public education for all Americans, regardless of wealth and race.
moneyontheleft.org/2025/12/01/r...
moneyontheleft.org/2025/12/01/r...
“The national government that understands its token as a public coordination device, rather than simply a commodity or unit of exchange, will immediately reap the rewards.”
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Chartalism, and the birth of rational leisure
Did the government/tax/currency triad allow humanity freedom from subsistence and, consequently, the time to think?
bylines.scot
November 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“The national government that understands its token as a public coordination device, rather than simply a commodity or unit of exchange, will immediately reap the rewards.”
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Did the government/tax/currency triad allow humanity freedom from subsistence and, consequently, the time to think? | David Murray @chartalist.bsky.social
Chartalism, and the birth of rational leisure
Did the government/tax/currency triad allow humanity freedom from subsistence and, consequently, the time to think?
bylines.scot
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Did the government/tax/currency triad allow humanity freedom from subsistence and, consequently, the time to think? | David Murray @chartalist.bsky.social
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“Brazil, with 88% of its electricity coming from renewable sources and a unique history of biofuels, is well placed to lead this agenda [Fossil Fuel Treaty], but has chosen not to support the initiative led by Colombia.”
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved | Juliana Falcao and William Bach
The COP30 paradox
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved
bylines.scot
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Brazil, with 88% of its electricity coming from renewable sources and a unique history of biofuels, is well placed to lead this agenda [Fossil Fuel Treaty], but has chosen not to support the initiative led by Colombia.”
“In Brussels, proposed rules that would require companies to police their supply chains for environmental harm and human rights violations are dying a slow death, as conservative politicians channel complaints from businesses that they can’t bear the cost”
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In the new scramble for Africa’s resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs
Ursula von der Leyen says African countries should benefit from resource extraction — but Brussels has yet to deliver on that promise.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“In Brussels, proposed rules that would require companies to police their supply chains for environmental harm and human rights violations are dying a slow death, as conservative politicians channel complaints from businesses that they can’t bear the cost”
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I’m stepping up to be your @snp.org candidate for the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election.
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’m stepping up to be your @snp.org candidate for the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election.
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
One more Gourock sunset bylines.scot/society/hist...
One more Gourock sunset - Bylines Scotland
As Vladmir Putin once again raises the possibility of nuclear war, Bylines Scotland looks back 60 years to the Cuban Missile Crisis and asks if the policy of nuclear deterrence still serves the intere...
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
One more Gourock sunset bylines.scot/society/hist...
The Eve of Destruction bylines.scot/society/hist...
The Eve of Destruction
You've just celebrated your 14th birthday and have your whole life ahead of you, provided there isn’t a nuclear war first
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Eve of Destruction bylines.scot/society/hist...
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie bylines.scot/news/economi...
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie
The Blairgowrie blueberry bushes are laden with fruit but where are the pickers?
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie bylines.scot/news/economi...
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The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour. @cluthaman.bsky.social @ronniebarbour.bsky.social
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
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#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
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The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour. @cluthaman.bsky.social @ronniebarbour.bsky.social
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
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#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
@bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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Have you listened to The Talk of the Global Steamie with @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social? You should!
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour
"Why are we scared of the future"
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Have you listened to The Talk of the Global Steamie with @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social? You should!
Colin Fox's presentation at the 2025 Scottish Currency Group conference was a passionate, visionary call for an independent, Scottish currency to drive equitable, transformative economic sovereignty.
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Scottish Currency Group Conference, October 2025 - Session 1 - Colin Fox -SSP Leader
YouTube video by GHProductions Argyll
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October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Colin Fox's presentation at the 2025 Scottish Currency Group conference was a passionate, visionary call for an independent, Scottish currency to drive equitable, transformative economic sovereignty.
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...