Citi's Buiter: MMT Describes an Economy Stuck in a Liquidity Trap

The transcript discusses the economic reality of a liquidity trap at the zero lower bound, where deficits can be financed through monetization. It examines the implications of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and its potential inflationary consequences. The discussion also touches on market concerns about the premature application of MMT and the role of independent Central Banks in shaping monetary policy, highlighting the challenges of implementing MMT in practice.

Why might markets be concerned about the implementation of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)?

What role does an independent Central Bank play in monetary policy?