#97 Fadhel Kaboub: On The Deficit Myth - Introduction

Professor of economics and president of the Global Institute For Sustainable Prosperity Fadhel Kaboub answers questions posed by readers of Stephanie Kelton’s The Deficit Myth at a book club event hosted by Ramona Massachi of Real Progressives.

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