Chapter 16: Achieving Economic Stability
"The President's Council of Economic
You have learned that economists and politicians try to work
together fairly closely. The president of the United States
has a Council of Economic Advisers, a three-member group that
reports on economic developments and proposes strategies.
The economists are the advisers, while the politicians direct
or implement the policies. In this activity, you will learn
more about the Council of Economic Advisers and the role it
plays in the United States economy.
Destination Title: Council
of Economic Advisers
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Start at the Council of Economic Advisers Web site at the
address shown above.
- Click on "About the CEA." Read the summary
of information and answer the following questions.