For our discussion this month, I'd like to consider a tactical question: how broad a coalition do we want to be part of, to communicate with, to build? I've been struck recently by how popular it has become to speak up against economic orthodoxy, with people as diverse as Gary Stephenson, Rick Wolff or Ann Pettifor speaking in strongly heterodox ways, with considerable impact. But in each case, in different ways, the ideas offered are tangential to (or sometimes incompatible with) Positive Money, at least if we're being strict.
And that's my question: how strict do we want to be? How diverse a range of voices do we want to admit? Where do we draw the line between a fellow traveller and an opponent? I'd be particularly interested to hear about the range of different sources which have helped you think about the monetary system, or the economy more generally.
Come along to help us engage with these issues. No expertise required - questions are as welcome as answers!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
~ Ian, Positive Money Brighton
