Nov 07 2024 45 mins
In this episode, Arjun interviews John Dunham, president of John Dunham and Associates and former senior US economist under Philip Morris.
John discusses the complexities and impacts of regulations on the food supply chain, from historical regulations to modern challenges. He shares his experiences and insights into issues such as the Jones Act, inflation, tariffs, and the role of government in food industry innovation. The episode also touches on consumer-facing regulations, the importance of productivity and infrastructure, and evaluating the cost-benefit of rules. John's expertise provides a deep dive into the economic factors that shape the food supply chain.
Timestamps:
03:25 John's History Working as an Economist
05:06 A History of Food Regulation in the US
07:46 What's The Cost of Regulation?
10:47 Reassessing Regulations
11:36 Spittoons in Buffalo, NY
14:22 The Future of Infrastructure
15:54 The Jones Act
17:42 The Current Climate of Consumer-Facing Regulations
21:01 What Do Consumers Benefit From Labels?
23:11 CFAT and Traceability in the FDA
26:25 Internationality of Food Commerce
31:17 What Can We Do About Inflation?
36:04 "The Onshoring of our Chips"
41:08 Why Don't Price Controls Work?
44:15 Innovation in Food Production as a Solution
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