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Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective

Volume: 5 Number: 2 December 31, 2025
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Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective

Abstract

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) offers an alternative economic framework that redefines the functioning of monetary systems, particularly in relation to government financing. It posits that sovereign currency issuers, such as Japan, can create additional money at all times, in contrast to traditional perspectives that link government deficits to inflation risks and advocate for balanced budgets. MMT highlights the crucial role of the government in the economy, arguing that carefully managed budget deficits can stimulate full employment and economic growth. It challenges conventional beliefs about inflation and unemployment, proposing that the availability of resources is more significant than budget constraints in managing inflation. Critics of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) express worries about the possible inflationary effects of increased government spending and raise questions about the theory's empirical basis and practical relevance. Despite these concerns, MMT has demonstrated its efficacy in real-world situations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring its potential for effectively managing economic fluctuations. In essence, MMT presents a contemporary approach to economic policy, advocating for reassessing government spending and fiscal strategies to advance public welfare and address urgent issues such as climate change. The primary objective of this study is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the historical progression and fundamental assumptions of MMT, provide a comprehensive review of existing literature and policy implications, and discuss the potential future of MMT.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Heterodox Economics

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

February 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 29, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Yolusever, A. (2025). Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective. Hitit Ekonomi Ve Politika Dergisi, 5(2), 104-123. https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX
AMA
1.Yolusever A. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective. Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi. 2025;5(2):104-123. https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX
Chicago
Yolusever, Aras. 2025. “Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective”. Hitit Ekonomi Ve Politika Dergisi 5 (2): 104-23. https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX.
EndNote
Yolusever A (December 1, 2025) Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective. Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi 5 2 104–123.
IEEE
[1]A. Yolusever, “Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective”, Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 104–123, Dec. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX
ISNAD
Yolusever, Aras. “Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective”. Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi 5/2 (December 1, 2025): 104-123. https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX.
JAMA
1.Yolusever A. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective. Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi. 2025;5:104–123.
MLA
Yolusever, Aras. “Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective”. Hitit Ekonomi Ve Politika Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 104-23, https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX.
Vancouver
1.Aras Yolusever. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT): A Different Perspective. Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 1;5(2):104-23. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA58FU63TX

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