http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2011/0829/Why-Obama-picked-Alan-Krueger-as-next-top-White-House-economistPresident Obama has chosen Princeton University economist Alan Krueger as the next head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Mr. Obama announced the appointment Monday in a Rose Garden appearance.
“Our great ongoing challenge as a nation remains how to get this economy growing faster ... Alan brings a wealth of experience to the job,” said the president.
Of course, there are many Democratic economists with credentials that would enable them to serve as the top White House economist. So why pick Dr. Krueger in particular?
For one thing, he’s well acquainted with many current administration officials. Krueger served as a Treasury Department economist until last fall, when he returned to Princeton.
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