Peter Conti-Brown
Historian and legal scholar of the Federal Reserve System, and an associate professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 3min
Peter Conti-Brown and Sean Vanatta on the History of Bank Supervision in America
Peter Conti-Brown, a historian and legal scholar of the Federal Reserve, and Sean Vanatta, a financial history expert, explore their new book on bank supervision in America. They draw intriguing parallels between powerlifting and economic policy, highlighting concepts like hysteresis. The discussion also delves into the implications of the Supreme Court's Trump v. Wilcox ruling on the Fed's independence. Listeners will discover the evolution of bank regulation and the challenges of oversight in light of recent banking crises.
Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
Peter Conti-Brown on the Fed under Trump 2.0, Reforming the Discount Window, and Providential Moments
Peter Conti-Brown, a historian and legal scholar at Wharton, shares insights on the Federal Reserve's evolving role under the coming Trump administration. He discusses the importance of Fed independence and introduces a proposal aimed at reducing stigma around the discount window for banks. Conti-Brown intertwines personal narratives of faith and community, revealing how these themes shape one's identity amidst modern challenges. His reflections provide a unique lens on the intersection of finance, ethics, and human connection.
