Macro Musings with David Beckworth Skanda Amarnath and Preston Mui on the Tribal Transitory Debate and the Future of the Fed’s Framework
Jan 15, 2024
Skanda Amarnath and Preston Mui from Employ America discuss U.S. disinflation debates, future Fed policy, and the upcoming framework review. They explore the impact of energy prices, trade-offs in the inflation debate, and the complexities of rate normalization. Critiques of the Federal Reserve's approach and communication are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Examining Other Sources of Inflation and Impact on Price Commitments
02:04 • 4min
The Importance of Mutual Understanding and Examining Trade-offs in the Inflation Debate
06:29 • 3min
Inflation and Recession Trade-Offs
09:38 • 32min
Exploring Rate Normalization and Policy Responses
41:25 • 18min
Critiques and Concerns about the Federal Reserve's Approach
59:49 • 2min
The Inflation Debate and the Fed's Communication
01:02:07 • 4min