Funding the Future

Richard Murphy and occasional friends talking about everything you need to know to understand the economy, tax, finance and how we fund our future.

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Episodes

10 hours ago

Forget the myths. In this video I set the record straight on MMT: what it is, how it works, and what it doesn’t claim to do. If you’ve ever wondered how modern monetary theory could change things, this is your explainer.

2 days ago

Tired of Labour and the Tories? You’re not alone. Could a coalition of Greens, Lib Dems, SNP and others reshape UK politics by 2029? Watch and cast your vote in our poll.

2 days ago

Keir Starmer promised transformation—and delivered disappointment. I  argue that Starmer is not just failing, but failing in a way that makes him worse than his Tory predecessors. 

GDP is C.R.Ap

3 days ago

3 days ago

GDP is not national income. It’s not well-being. And it’s not the future. Richard Murphy explains why this outdated measure is holding back better policy — and what could replace it.

4 days ago

After a year of challenging the political status quo, it’s time for something new. In this video, I explain how this channel is evolving — more content, more community, and new ways to get involved. Let us know what you think.

The Cryoto Lie

5 days ago

5 days ago

Crypto is not money. It’s not secure. It’s not stable. It’s just speculation wrapped in dogma — and a huge risk to society.
 

6 days ago

The mixed economy isn’t flashy, but it works. In a world of market failure, it’s time to rebuild the balance between state and private enterprise.

7 days ago


Economics, as it is now taught, is almost total rubbish. No wonder the world is in a mess when political decisions are based on this nonsense.
 

How do we decide?

Sunday Jun 15, 2025

Sunday Jun 15, 2025

Economists assume that we don't need to make decisions, because since we are possessed of perfect knowledge, knowing what to do is innate to us. But that's nonsense. So, how do we decide what to do?

Do tax havens still matter?

Saturday Jun 14, 2025

Saturday Jun 14, 2025

Tax havens - or secrecy jurisdictions - are an abomination on the global economic landscape that should have been consigned to history long ago. 

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