Joseph Solis-Mullen

A graduate of Spring Arbor University, J.S. Mullen is a current graduate student in the political science department at the University of Illinois. An author and blogger, his work can be found at http://www.jsmwritings.com.

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The Problem with Universal Suffrage

Politics

05/11/2020Power & MarketJoseph Solis-Mullen

Should minors be able to vote? They don’t pay income taxes; many don’t work, and most are dependent on others. But that describes many adult voters as well.

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Finally Kicking the GDP Habit

Philosophy and Methodology

04/24/2020Audio/VideoJoseph Solis-Mullen

GDP is fine for counting things like washing machines. But it is quite useless for counting other basic indicators of the quality of life.

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MMT and Central Banking

Politics

04/23/2020Power & MarketJoseph Solis-Mullen

It seems that modern monetary theory (MMT) doesn't make a real distinction between monetary policy and fiscal policy. If that's the case, then a system based on MMT has no need of a central bank.

In the last several years modern monetary theory has been thrust forth excitedly...