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This video challenges the textbook story that “zero interest rates boost spending” and that banks simply lend out savings. Using side-by-side simulations built in my Ravel software, I compare the loanable-funds model taught in most economics degrees with a monetary, double-entry view of how banks actually create money. You’ll see why the first model produces a debt/GDP crisis even with small deficits—while the real-world accounting model delivers rising GDP, stable interest burdens, and deposits that grow with government deficits. We also reference the Bank of England’s 2014 bulletin on money creation and explain why popular “America will go bankrupt” takes rest on a faulty framework.

If you’ve ever been told government deficits “crowd out” investment, this breakdown shows what the textbooks miss: where money and debt originate, how central bank and treasury accounts interact, and why deficits add net financial assets to the private sector. Watch to the end for a clear, step-by-step walkthrough, then tell us which model matches reality in your view. If you value grounded, model-driven macro (without the myths), hit subscribe and share this with someone who still believes in loanable funds.

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Who is Dr. Steve Keen?

Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he has been engaged in a David vs. Goliath battle against conventional economic models. Holding a Ph.D. in economics, Dr. Keen is well-known for his critical analysis and advocacy for more realistic economic approaches. His work emphasizes the importance of accounting for financial instability and incorporates elements of complex systems theory. Engineers, finance professionals, and IT experts will appreciate his methodical breakdown of economic phenomena and his development of the Minsky software, which models financial crises. Dr. Keen's contributions are crucial for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how economic systems can impact technological and financial environments. His teachings offer valuable insights into the economic forces shaping our world. By following his analysis, professionals can gain a better grasp of economic dynamics that influence their fields.

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