Jared Bernstein
Jared Bernstein (born December 26, 1955) is an American economist who is the chair of the United States Council of Economic Advisers. He is a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. From 2009 to 2011, Bernstein was the chief economist and economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden in the Obama Administration. In 2008, Michael D. Shear described Bernstein as a progressive and "a strong advocate for workers".
Jared Bernstein | |
|---|---|
| 31st Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers | |
| Assumed office July 10, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Cecilia Rouse |
| Member of the Council of Economic Advisers | |
| In office January 20, 2021 – July 10, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Tomas J. Philipson |
| Succeeded by | Kirabo Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1955 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Manhattan School of Music (BM) Hunter College (MSW) Columbia University (DSW) |
In February 2023, President Joe Biden nominated Bernstein to serve as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. He was confirmed to be chair on June 13, 2023. He was ceremonially sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on July 10, 2023.
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