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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Myth of the Overheating Economy vs. The Reality of the Solvency Wall GODLEY TERMINAL DIAGNOSTIC READOUTGODLEY TERMINAL · DIAGNOSTIC READOUT Modern Money Matters Data as of 29 Sep 2026 Trigger RBA hike, 4.3... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-myth…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

When a terminal diagnosis hits your family, abstract macroeconomic debates dissolve instantly. You are left facing the ultimate scarce real resource we have: human time. But the Canberra Bubble treats survival as a spreadsheet error. ⏳📉 #MMT #Economics 1/6

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mml-europe.bsky.social @mml-europe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Inflation is real. It eats into wages and breaks supply chains. But it's not solved by unemployment. A tight labour market and rising wages don't cause inflation; they signal resources are stretched. The answer is capacity, not slack: public investment in energy, transport, housing. #MMT #economics

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A Father’s Day the Budget Can’t Account For The ultimate real resource constraint is not digital keystrokes, but human time.The Axiom of Dual Coordination: The economy struggles to reconcile Stability and Legitimacy (Cer... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/a-father…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Unemployment is a Policy Choice MMT asserts that unemployment is a sign that government spending is insufficient. It is not the result of lazy workers; it is a political choice. We see the human cost in stories like Christine's, a capable teacher discarded by the system. buff.ly/mCiQpxq

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Australia's MiS-FIRE Industrial Complex

When Policy Misfires

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Interest Rates and Inflation Using interest rate hikes to fight inflation is like using a sledgehammer for surgery. It can even be counterproductive, as higher rates increase business costs and transfer income to the wealthy. buff.ly/aAHEYsn

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The Double Tap: Why the RBA Just Executed a Corpse

Monetary vanity meets the biophysical wall — why hiking into a diesel shortage is a policy death wish.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Why do we pay taxes? It's not to "fund" spending. Taxes serve three main purposes: 1. They create demand for the currency. 2. They allow the government to manage inflation by reducing private spending power. 3. They can be used to discourage activities and redistribute wealth. buff.ly/id9jrdB

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Modern Money Matters | Darren Quinn | Substack

The economy isn't broken; it's fixed. Darren Quinn reveals the hidden mechanics of money, inflation, and power—and the MMT-informed policies we need to build a just society. Click to read Modern…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Your Savings, Their Deficit When the government spends more than it taxes, it is injecting money into the economy. That money becomes our savings. A government "surplus" means they are taking more money out of the economy than they are putting in. buff.ly/GbDZWPZ

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What Are the Real Limits? If a monetarily sovereign government isn't limited by money, what does? Real resources. Labour. Raw materials. The actual productive capacity of our economy. These are the real constraints, often exposed by supply-side pressures. buff.ly/id9jrdB

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Modern Money Matters | Darren Quinn | Substack

The economy isn't broken; it's fixed. Darren Quinn reveals the hidden mechanics of money, inflation, and power—and the MMT-informed policies we need to build a just society. Click to read Modern…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hyperinflation is Not Printing Money. It is a supply-side collapse, usually paired with foreign-currency debt. Let's debunk the "wheelbarrow of cash" myth through the MMT lens. buff.ly/xZCM3fD #MMT

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Modern Money Matters: Hyperinflation Unpacked

It is a supply-side collapse usually paired with foreign currency debt. Let's debunk the "wheelbarrow of cash" myth with the MMT lens.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Myth of the Dollar’s “Default Risk” Credit default swaps price a number. They don't tell you what kind of risk it is.The Myth of the Dollar's "Default Risk" vs. darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-myth…

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Former director of neoliberal Institute for Fiscal Studies urges disability benefit cuts. Disabled scapegoated for economic problems. Silence on major causes. Wait for 7.3m hospital appointments. Hard to see GP, dentist. Low wages, poor food/housing, economic insecurity. archive.ph/lZEx2

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Cut PIP benefits, top UK economist tells Burnham

Chancellor could also raise capital gains tax and abolish stamp duty, Paul Johnson says

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our Inflation Debate is Dangerously Confused Australia's cost-of-living pressures are driven by supply bottlenecks, international energy shocks, and corporate profit margins rather than an overheating domestic economy. buff.ly/VjlEXg4

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Friday Fightback: Our Inflation Debate is Dangerously Confused

The RBA holds rates, but the cost-of-living crisis continues. MMT explains why the official inflation story is a myth & how fiscal policy offers real relief.

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William Mitchell @billmitchell.org · 19/08/2026

Wednesday's blog post (19/08) is now posted (16:04 EAT) - Real wages in Australia decline for the third consecutive quarter - billmitchell.org/blog/?p=63326

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Real wages in Australia decline for the third consecutive quarter – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Myth of the Debt Trap vs. The Reality of Public Purpose Government bonds are a relic of the past, artificially imposed on our modern, digital monetary system.The economy is a perpetual struggle between Ceremonial Habits —... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-myth…

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MMTAction @mmt-action.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The framing assumes a zero-sum choice between jobs and green investment. A currency issuer can fund both. The real question: why isn't the government simply offering a Job Guarantee at living wage? That's how you solve NEETS and regional decay at once. #MMT #Economics #UKPolitics

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/04/government-contracts-to-require-job-creation-instead-of-green-targets-under-new-rules?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sef_studio-mmtaction

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

How Does MMT Explain the Big Economic Issues? 10. What Causes Inflation?Prices rise when demand outpaces supply or when supply is disrupted. darrenquinn.substack.com/p/how-does…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Hyperinflation is Not Printing Money. It is a supply-side collapse, usually paired with foreign-currency debt. Let's debunk the "wheelbarrow of cash" myth through the MMT lens. buff.ly/xZCM3fD #MMT

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Until a recent interaction, it had never occurred to me that alluding to the Bard could be perceived as homophobic.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

How Does Money Work According to MMT? 9. Why are Taxes Important in MMT?Taxes make people want to earn and hold currency, control inflation, shape behaviour, and redistribute wealth—but don't directly "pay for" spending.Related... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/why-are-…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I haven't looked into the Loop or done a deep dive on MotL's DPF, but it looks awfully similar and parallel to something I am developing.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

How Does Money Work According to MMT? 8. Is Government Debt Like Household Debt?No. Governments create the currency, so they don't need to "save up" first.Related Substack:How is the Public Debt Paid Back?Subscribe now darrenquinn.substack.com/p/is-gover…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How Does Money Work According to MMT? 7. What is "national debt" in MMT?It's the money the government spent into the economy, not yet reclaimed by taxes. darrenquinn.substack.com/p/what-is-…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Heptahedron of Heterodox Ontology: 7 Foundational Pillars The Heptahedron of Heterodox Ontology: 7 Foundational PillarsOn Language, Framing, Ontological Unity, and Mutual ConstitutionEconomic analysis and policy ... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-hept…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Friday Fightback: The Collapse No One is Measuring G'day.If you ask anyone who runs a small business what July 1 is supposed to mean, they'll tell you it's the start of a new financial year — a reset, a chance to breathe. darrenquinn.substack.com/p/friday-f…

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mml-europe.bsky.social @mml-europe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Germany mobilised €100bn for defence and rail in 2025-26 despite its constitutional debt brake. The EU's fiscal rules bend when political will exists. That's not a law of economics; it's a choice about who gets what. #MMT

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Hyperinflation is Not Printing Money. It is a supply-side collapse, usually paired with foreign-currency debt. Let's debunk the "wheelbarrow of cash" myth through the MMT lens. buff.ly/xZCM3fD #MMT

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Modern Money Matters: Hyperinflation Unpacked

It is a supply-side collapse usually paired with foreign currency debt. Let's debunk the "wheelbarrow of cash" myth with the MMT lens.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

MMT President Simulator - Standard Edition Windows release and macOS beta The government is not like a household. It is the scorekeeper, not a player constrained by points. buff.ly/SAz7gkn

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MMT President Simulator - Standard Edition by dquinn03

Use Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) principles to manage a national economy, fight inflation, and win elections.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

MMT President Simulator - Standard Edition Windows release and macOS beta Unlike traditional simulators, this game models a sovereign currency system. Your constraints are Real Resources (Inflation) and Political Capital, not money.

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MMT President Simulator - Standard Edition by dquinn03

Use Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) principles to manage a national economy, fight inflation, and win elections.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A Modern Monetary Framework: 12 Core Principles 12 Core Principles of Modern Monetary (Money) Theory MMTOn Language, Framing, Conceptual Clarity and Dual CoordinationEconomic analysis and policy are shaped by the language ... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/a-modern…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

THE BLUEPRINT: The MMT Engine Room Now That You Know: An MMT Policy Guide Best for: Serious students, advocates, and policy engineers. We go behind the curtain of Banking, Inflation mechanics, and Global Trade constraints.

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Now That You Know - An MMT Policy Guide - 2nd Edition

Now That You Know: An MMT Policy Guide - 2nd EditionThe MMT Engine Room: Blueprints for a Sovereign EconomyYou’ve looked behind the curtain, but theory isn't enough. This guide puts the tools in your…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Debunking the Myths: Your MMT Toolkit Inside You Get: The 30-second rebuttal to the “Taxpayer Money” and “Magic Money Tree” myths, plus the definitive answers for “But Venezuela!” and “But the trade deficit!”

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Your MMT Toolkit

The Arsenal of Economic Reality: Win the Argument, Shift the DebateYou know the truth, but how do you win the argument?The mainstream narrative relies on confusion, fear, and tired myths to shut down…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Do I have to mention Keynes and the economic lineage before and after Keynes every time I mention the concept of 'Effective Demand'? #econsky

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Capital Controls Are Always an Option While a floating exchange rate is the first line of defence, #MMT does not reject the use of capital controls. In the face of destabilising financial flows or speculative attacks, capital controls can be a vital tool to maintain financial stability.

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Modern Money Lab @modernmoneylab.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It would be lovely to see you in one of those places - I will be joined by Max Jerneck in Stockholm and there will be a showing of the documentary Finding the Money and an MMT bootcamp, as well as our workshop, in Brussels.

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Shiny Tech, Rusted Towns: The Great Trade Con The physical reality of our economy: abandoning our capacity to make things we need, in exchange for shiny things we refuse to use.G'day.If you walk into any pub in the... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/shiny-te…

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Tim Atkins #JoinAUnion @timbassman.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I'm an accountant who worked in gov for 20 yrs. How MMT describes money in gov is correct. It is as simple as that - since the early 70s, tax money has not been used to pay for spending, all gov money is created by BofE. Make your own mind up about the rest. The starting point is 100% correct. #MMT

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Horizontalists, Circuitists, Structuralists: Who Really Disagrees with MMT? Horizontalists, Circuitists, Structuralists: Mapping the Money Hierarchy from Private Circuits to Sovereign Ke... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/horizont…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Who Really Starts the Circuit? One circuit is about getting what you need. The other is about turning money into more money.From M–C–M′ to Public PurposeLanguage Drives Power and Policy—Let's Be PreciseEconomics isn't just... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/who-real…

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MMTUK Policy Research Group @mmtuk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

£15/hr, £31,200/yr. Up to 4 million beneficiaries. A Job Guarantee sets a wage floor, ends involuntary unemployment, and costs £9,458–£12,135 per participant. The social value: £10.1bn–£33.5bn. SROI 140–180%. Read the full case. #MMT #economics #UKpolitics

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The Illusion of Progressive Austerity A Better Engine, A Crueller Furnace: The budget builds bold structural buffers and taxes unproductive rents, yet forces the vulnerable to absorb the painful costs of orthodox fiscal ... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-illu…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Stagflation Engine: Total Margin Annihilation and the Pre-Budget Reality The Thermodynamic Tax: Surging biophysical costs: energy, freight, and raw materials are fracturing the founda... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-stag…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

The Nihilism Trap: Why 'You Can't Vote Your Way Out' Is the New 'Degrowth' We don't get to choose which part of the machine we operate. darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-nihi…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Myth of the Discretionary Anchor vs. The Reality of the Job Guarantee Richard Murphy's MMT Source Book gets the monetary plumbing right, but throws away the one tool that gives the working class a structural floor.Lan... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-myth…

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Once I saw Abbott was a Rhoades scholar, I lost all respect for the said Scholarship

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Darren Quinn @ausmmt.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Frankenstein Budget & The Populist Mutation The Demographic Firewall. Grandfathering negative gearing is a Ceremonial yield shield designed to protect existing wealth from the physical reality of the hous... darrenquinn.substack.com/p/the-fran…

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Andrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 28/05/2026

After savings hit their 2007 low: Unemployment doubled, home prices collapsed, and the stock market lost roughly 50% over 18 months. Right now: Prices remain elevated. Wages are flat. Layoffs are quietly increasing. Credit card debt just hit a new all-time high.

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