The Unassuming Economist

Engaging Economics Series Moderated by Prakash Loungani

In a timely and thought-provoking session, Prakash Loungani moderates a distinguished panel of economists to assess the performance of the Federal Reserve. The discussion, part of the Engaging Economics series, brings together leading voices from academia, policy, and the private sector to explore how well the Fed has navigated recent economic challenges.

Featured speakers include:

• Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, a trusted adviser to policymakers and a frequent Congressional witness.
  🎥 Watch Zandi’s remarks: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xobx9fpdysrotz6ajfwzv/Zandi_Engaging_Economics.mp4?rlkey=xpcxrm8wc7mepcnhwuadwv8vf&st=h0aywkuj&dl=0

• Marvin Barth, founder of Thematic Markets and former chief economist for international affairs at the U.S. Treasury.
  🎥 Watch Barth’s remarks:
  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u49l09vs983mbjhcv9z1i/Barth_Engaging_Economics.mp4?rlkey=w09oa0cmjg18b3jbhfx1drpzi&st=svf8c3xf&dl=0

• Jonathan Wright, Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University and former Fed economist.
  🎥 Watch Wright’s remarks: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hlcc59i3uhdnzawntwz11/Wright_Engaging_Economics.mp4?rlkey=g8jttv891swh5z04p3vn2pk8c&st=adxfxk1t&dl=0

• Tara Sinclair, Chair of the Economics Department at George Washington University and former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury.
  🎥 Watch Sinclair’s remarks:
  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e1pcswzueicurm87ed41q/Sinclair_Engaging_Economics.mp4?rlkey=p5wqo31cp3gv2g8jtmsdn7hrx&st=j34h3v0q&dl=0