RockCreek CEO Beschloss on Fed, Supply Chains, China

The transcript discusses the Federal Reserve's historical context and current challenges, focusing on the influence of past leaders like Arthur Burns and Alan Greenspan. It highlights Greenspan's detailed economic analysis and the shift towards a service sector economy. The discussion then moves to inflation, driven by supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, with insights from the OECD. Finally, it examines China's economic challenges, including Evergrande's impact, growth rate adjustments, and demographic issues.

What are the key challenges faced by the Federal Reserve during the pandemic?

Discuss the significance of Alan Greenspan's forecasting methods in the current economic context.

How has the supply chain crisis impacted inflation according to the discussion?

What are the implications of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy on future inflation?

What factors contribute to the changing growth rates in China as mentioned in the text?