{"title":"Emmanuel Maggiori","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmmanuel Maggiori’s works delve into the complexities of economics and finance with clarity and insight. Readers can expect engaging explorations of topics such as monetary policy, taxation, and public finance, presented in a way that demystifies these often complex subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those curious about how economic systems operate and the real-world impact of financial decisions, Maggiori’s books serve as a valuable resource for both students and general readers seeking a deeper understanding of modern economic challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"if-you-can-just-print-money-why-do-i-pay-taxes-by-emmanuel-maggiori-9781394375257","title":"If You Can Just Print Money, Why Do I Pay Taxes?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the government could fund anything it wanted by simply creating money out of thin air?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the promise of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), a radical economic proposal gaining traction among politicians, activists, and academics. Advocates say that, with the right precautions, governments can create money to end unemployment, fight climate change, and much more – all without raising taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIf You Can Just Print Money, Why Do I Pay Taxes?\u003c\/em\u003e, author Emmanuel Maggiori walks you through MMT in plain language and shows you why its arguments don’t hold water. Maggiori debunks MMT step by step, offering compelling, informed, and rigorous counterarguments against all of its foundational claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author explains why MMT-inspired “money printing,” far from guaranteeing prosperity, could be a recipe for inflation, instability, and stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy MMT’s proposed job guarantee – meant to end unemployment – could backfire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow MMT misreads inflation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow MMT relates to quantitative easing, the controversial money-creation tool used after the financial crisis and the pandemic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow MMT proposes to fight climate change and expand social security – and why the numbers don’t add up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for everyone interested in modern economics and policymaking, \u003cem\u003eIf You Can Just Print Money, Why Do I Pay Taxes?\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful and engaging new take on a topic generating debates around the world – all the way from blogs to the U.S. Senate and the Bank of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47562848272620,"sku":"9781394375257","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781394375257-if-you-can-just-print-money-why-do-i-pay-taxes.jpg?v=1776988075"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/emmanuel-maggiori.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}