Economics vs. Regulations in America’s Food Supply Chain with John Dunham

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 Economist05:06 A History of Food Regulation in the US07:46 What's The Cost of Regulation?10:47 Reassessing Regulations11:36 Spittoons in Buffalo, NY14:22 The Future of Infrastructure15:54 The Jones Act17:42 The Current Climate of Consumer-Facing Regulations21:01 What Do Consumers Benefit From Labels?23:11 CFAT and Traceability in the FDA26:25 Internationality of Food Commerce31:17 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___Today's episode is brought to you by Ancera, the company that gives poultry companies a birds eye view into their operations. Find out how Ancera is replacing opinions with objectivity at www.ancera.com.___Links:Follow John on LinkedinFollow Ancera on LinkedinVisit Ancera.com