Dr. Christina Romer meets with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Jan. 30, 2009 for the Presidential Daily Briefing. White House Photo/Pete Souza
Laying the Foundation for Recovery and Growth
"The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay foundation for growth." -President Barack Obama
The Council of Economic Advisers assists the President with the development and implementation of our nation’s economic policy. Led by a Chair and two members, the Council consists of a team of highly-trained professional economists, forecasters and statistical experts who draw upon evidence-based research to provide the President with thorough and timely economic analysis. Christina Romer was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate to serve as Chair of the Council. Austan Goolsbee and Cecilia Rouse have been confirmed to serve as the Council’s two members.
