Dr. Kuehl Answers the Question When Will Industry Buying Habits Return to Normal?

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast. In Episode 39 (10:02 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks about the current purchasing atmosphere and buying extra products/materials out of fear. When will things return to normal? Plus:

• Why the supply chain continues to be a mess.
• Where does inflation figure into this problem?
• Three ways to bring this ‘hoarding’ under control, including the big role producers will play.
• Why the industry forecast for the remainder of the year is changing.
• How lower are predictions for the remainder of 2021?
• What sectors could be hit the worst with the resent COVID-19 resurgence?