About Chris Barrero

Is a proud brother since Fall of 2006 crossing at the "Old School" Omicron chapter. Current interests are in Political Economy, Fiscal Policy, Heterodox Economics, Institutions, Race, Technology, Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. You can also follow him on Twitter

Modern Monetary Theory Part 1 of 6: Basic Macro Accounting

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In this post, we are going to dive into some serious concepts of money, the economy and how these could relate to you.  We are about to get technical, so grab you reading glasses and indulge. The goal of this 6 part series on the main concepts of Modern Monetary Theory (from now on referred [...]

Ghost Brother, How I pity you!

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You become enlightened and cross over into the esteemed brotherhood of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity.  Finally, after all your toil and might, you are part of something larger than yourself, a brotherhood like no other with bonds to last a lifetime.  Elated with all the joy of a child on their birthday or special [...]

Why I’m a Deficit Owl

Courtesy http://anticap.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/the-owl-of-mmt/

Presidential incumbent Obama not long ago came out and declared the U.S.A. was simply out of money.  Now we see a flurry of promises in cutting the budget and focusing on paying off the debt of the country.  At the same time, essential programs are to be saved by taking a huge sacrifice.  When looking [...]

Remembering Women’s Suffrage

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Seeing as it is Women’s History month, we need to recognize women’s suffrage across the world.  We must also pay heed, and admonish the ideal of machismo which is more clear in Latino culture.  Our rich culture varies when compared to European culture, but for those who come from the Middle East, we see many similarities. Institutional [...]