Stephanie Kelton
Born in 1969
@stephaniekelton
Economics
Stephanie Kelton is a prominent economist and leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory.
She currently serves as a professor at Stony Brook University, following her tenure at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Kelton's work focuses on challenging traditional views of government debt and spending, arguing that countries with sovereign currencies have more fiscal flexibility than commonly believed.
Her ideas have gained attention in political and economic circles, particularly her advocacy for increased government spending to address social and economic issues.
Kelton has also served as an economic advisor to Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns.