Four Horsemen - Feature Documentary - Official Version
What it is
An independent feature documentary in which 23 economists, advisers and financiers discuss how the financial system works and what a more just economic model might look like. It covers money creation, debt and the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Mentioned as a one-package overview of heterodox views on money creation and debt, though some find it unsurprising.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2013, last 2018
What HN commenters said
“It's pretty interesting, although nothing eye opening, but good to see it in one package”
Documentary packaging the economic model suspicions into one overview.
kamjam, 2013-10 · Recommendation · in “The End of Hypocrisy”
“goes into these topics at length, especially money creation”
Documentary covering money creation and debt at length.
jayfuerstenberg, 2015-09 · Recommendation · in “Can the Fed raise interest rates?”
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Topics: money creation, debt, financial crisis, economics, banking
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