MMT enters policy discussion in the UK

Reading Paul's call for increased spending on childcare might suggest that he's conflating two separate issues. He says:

"So how will the extra money be found? I’m a sensible post-Keynesian who enjoys the benefit of Modern Monetary Theory insight, and so I understand better than IPPR appear to that the best way to invest is through deficit spending. That would, well, just work."

Now, there is a case for deficit spending. And there is a case for increased spending on good childcare.

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Chris Dillow | Investors Chronicle (UK)