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From the Government Manual Online via GPO Access
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Council of Economic Advisers
1800 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20502
Phone, 202-395-5084. Internet, www.whitehouse.gov/cea.
Chairman Edward P. Lazear
Members Katherine Baicker,
Matthew J.
Slaughter
Chief of Staff Gary D. Blank
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The Council of Economic Advisers primarily performs an analysis and
appraisal of the national economy for the purpose of providing policy
recommendations to the President.
The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) was established in the Executive
Office of the President by the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1023).
It now functions under that statute and Reorganization Plan No. 9 of
1953 (5 U.S.C. app.), effective August 1, 1953.
The Council consists of three members appointed by the President
with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the members is
designated by the President as Chairman.
The Council analyzes the national economy and its various segments;
advises the President on economic developments; appraises the economic
programs and policies of the Federal Government; recommends to the
President policies for economic growth and stability; assists in the
preparation of the economic reports of the President to the Congress;
and prepares the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers.
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For further information, contact the Council of Economic Advisers, 1800
G Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. Phone, 202-395-5084. Internet,
www.whitehouse.gov/cea.
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