Rice University Economists Available to Discuss Federal Reserve Meeting Insights

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its meeting on October 27-28, economists from Rice University are available to provide insights on interest rates, inflation, and the economic outlook.

Marco Bassetto, L. Douglas Lee Professor of Economics, can offer expertise on monetary policy, inflation, and the complexities of crafting effective economic strategies. With a background as a monetary adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Bassetto’s research delves into macroeconomics and the formulation of coherent economic policies.

John W. Diamond, Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Senior Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is equipped to discuss federal tax and spending policies, budget deficits, and the economic impacts of government fiscal choices. His research focuses on how taxation and expenditure strategies influence economic growth for businesses and households.

For interview arrangements, contact Rice media relations specialists Kat Cosley Trigg at [email protected] or Avery Franklin at [email protected].