President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Austan Goolsbee

Economist and current Chicago Fed president. Previously served on President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors. Known for dissenting on monetary policy decisions and offering candid assessments of inflation dynamics.

Known For

monetary policyinflation analysiscentral banking communication

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AI Expands the Demand Frontier Rather Than Simply Replacing Work

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Efficiency Gains Create Systemic Fragility

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Paradigm Shifts Are Invisible to Incumbents

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Episodes

#Austan Goolsbee Is Worried the Economy Is OverheatingAug 28, 2026 #Chicago Fed President on inflation, recession, and Trump’s attacksAug 27, 2026 #Inflation is moving the wrong wayJun 22, 2026