I just finished reading "Where does money come from?" (Ryan-Collins) on how commercial banks create the bulk of the money supply, and I am still hungry for more material that will help me understand things like the role of the central-bank and the government in creating money (both through money creation and public debt), the interaction between taxes, the money supply and inflation, and other related topics. I have a background in Finance but not in academic Economics. However, all suggestions are welcome. Thank you.
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For a broad topic like this you can simply read some textbook. For example, Walsh Monetary Theory and Policy, you can skip all the math if that is not interesting for you.
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If you have an interest in historical economics and the basis of modern economic theory there is no way around Keynes – The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money. Some parts might be challenging for contemporary readers, as we've moved past certain theoretical hurdles that were prevalent during Keynes's era.
