https://cdnph.upi.com/ph/st/th/9801784221525/2026/upi/0bbb6da986f63a8f48ea5657ad4ee537/v1.5/Former-Fed-advisor-gets-38-months-for-lying-about-ties-to-China.jpg" /> An economist who advised the U.S. Federal Reserve was sentenced to 38 months for lying to investigators about connections and activities with China.