The Federal Reserve is facing an existential crisis. Pressure from politicians, mixed economic data, and a slow-to-evolve toolkit are creating challenges for the next decade of monetary policy. However, to understand what lies ahead, it’s essential for students and educators to first understand how the institution operates. Conducting monetary policy isn’t just about theory and models. It’s a delicate balance between the abstract and the applied and is dictated by both the views of the officials on the Fed’s rate-setting committee and the structure of the institution. Grasping how policymakers weigh the two parts of the dual mandate in periods of economic volatility and role of Congress and why independence is essential for a healthy economy will be key for understanding the future of the U.S. economy.
Guest Presenters:
Tim Mahedy
Tim Mahedy is the founder and chief economist at Access/Macro, a macroeconomic consulting company that makes smart businesses smarter. The Access team brings Wall Street-level expertise to Main Street with world-class economic research that prioritizes actionable insights. They leverage more than 50 years of combined experience in the Federal Reserve System to produce timely research and detailed monthly forecasts that help companies stay ahead in today’s volatile climate. Before founding Access/Macro, Tim was a senior economist at KPMG, where he regularly briefed corporate executives, board members, and senior leaders on the economic outlook. He also served as Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and he previously worked at the International Monetary Fund and on Wall Street. His work remains influential with policymakers and is regularly cited in major news publications.
Michael Joseph
Michael is a Portfolio Manager and Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Stansberry Asset Management. His duties include sourcing investment opportunities and conducting ongoing due diligence across SAM’s portfolios. Michael manages SAM’s Income strategy and co-manages their Tactical Select strategy. His investment thinking has been featured in dozens of published articles. He is also the author of A Dollar for Fifty Cents, a book on closed-end funds which was a #1 new release on Amazon. Michael resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife and two children. He serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Arizona Council on Economic Education.
Participants will be eligible for 1 hour of professional development credit.
Due to the interactive nature of the presentation, all participants will be required to have reliable internet access and a device with video and audio capabilities.
Please contact Teresa Mungai if you have any questions related to this webinar.
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Starting officially in January 2026, current Arizona teachers who participate in an ACEE webinar will receive a $20 Amazon gift card as a token of appreciation for their time and engagement.
After the webinar, participants that are current Arizona teachers will receive follow-up information about the gift card process and will have an opportunity to share feedback on this new initiative.