This book consists of essays on the 45 economists who have
served on teh CEA, covering their economic and political programs
and ideas as well as their lives. . . . This new biographical
dictionary is an authoritative and substantive reference source
covering federal economic policy since World War II through
biographical information on the various economic advisers appointed
in this period. "Reference Books Bulletin"
The more than 40 biographical essays in this volume are written
by practicing scholars of economics, and are presented in
alphabetical order. They provide comprehensive pictures of the
council members, analyzing their ideas and their influence on both
economic theory and governmental policy. An appendix details
council membership during each presidential administration,
allowing a clear understanding of the degree to which the advice
and actions of particular individuals were effective. Council
membership has traditionally been considered a prestigious
assignment: consequently, the biographies collected in this
directory represent a substantial group of the country's most
important economists.
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