Kevin Hassett

Kevin Hassett served in key economic advisory roles for multiple U.S. presidents, offering expertise on fiscal policy, trade, and economic analysis. After serving as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Columbia Business School from 1989 to 1993 and subsequently as an Associate Professor from 1993 to 1994, Kevin Hassett transitioned to critical government roles. He was an Economist in the Division of Research and Statistics at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 1992 to 1997, where he contributed significantly to economic analysis and policy.

He notably collaborated with R. Glenn Hubbard on comprehensive studies addressing budget surplus, income inequality, and tax reform. His expertise led to his appointment as Director of Economic Policy Studies at AEI in 2003. Throughout his tenure, Hassett became a prominent public voice, contributing regular columns to esteemed publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

This extensive experience culminated in his appointment as the 29th Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers from September 2017 to June 2019 during the first Trump administration. He later returned to the White House as a Senior Advisor to the President for Economic Issues from April 2020 to July 2020, playing a crucial role in shaping the administration’s economic response to the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. Looking ahead, Hassett is slated to assume a critical leadership position as Director of the National Economic Council in January 2025 for the second Trump administration, underscoring his continued prominence in top-tier economic policy circles. His career consistently reflects a profound capability in navigating complex economic landscapes and providing expert counsel at the highest levels of government and public discourse.