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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