Fed Policy Takes the Stage at the College of Business

What's Happening @FAUbusiness

What's Happening @FAUbusiness
Fed Policy Takes the Stage at the College of Business
Jan 12, 2026

In the latest episode of What’s Happening at FAU Business, Dean Gropper teams up with economics faculty experts Will Luther and Bryan Custinger to spotlight a landmark event that’s putting the College of Business on the national economic map.

They preview what’s ahead for “Fed Policy Under Pressure”, a high-profile monetary policy conference featuring the renowned Shadow Open Market Committee (SOMC), a prestigious group of economists shaping the conversation on U.S. monetary policy, in partnership with the American Institute for Economic Research.

By hosting this influential gathering, the College of Business is bringing the nation’s top economic minds straight to campus, giving attendees insider access to the debates, insights, and ideas driving the future of monetary policy. 

Episode Recorded January 9, 2026

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