The how to break the power of bankers Pettifor, Ann creator author. text bibliography enk 2017 monographic eng

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xix, 172 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm "What is money, where does it come from, and who controls it? In this accessible, brilliantly argued book, leading political economist Ann Pettifor explains in straightforward terms history's most misunderstood invention: the money system. Pettifor argues that democracies can, and indeed must, reclaim control over money production and restrain the out-of-control finance sector so that it serves the interests of society, as well as the needs of the ecosystem. The Production of Money examines and assesses popular alternative debates on, and innovations in, money, such as "green QE" and "helicopter money." She sets out the possibility of linking the money in our pockets (or on our smartphones) to the improvements we want to see in the world around us"-- Credit power -- The creation of money -- The 'price' of money -- The mess we're in -- Class interests and the moulding of schools of economic thought -- Should society strip banks of the power to create money? -- Subordinating finance, restoring democracy -- Yes, we can afford what we can do. Ann Pettifor. Includes bibliographical references. Money Banks and banking Finance Social change BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Money & Monetary Policy POLITICAL SCIENCE / Economic Conditions POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Economic Policy Negocios y Economía Economia General HG 220.2 P511p 2017 332.401 BUS045000 POL023000 POL024000 9781786631343 (hardback) 2016047535 DLC 170310 20230411085643.0 19546534 eng