Christina Romer
economist
Christina Duckworth Romer (née Duckworth; born December 25, 1958) is an American politician and economist. She was the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Obama administration.[1][2] She resigned from her role on the Council of Economic Advisers on September 3, 2010.[3]
Christina Romer | |
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25th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers | |
In office January 28, 2009 – September 3, 2010 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Edward Lazear |
Succeeded by | Austan Goolsbee |
Personal details | |
Born | Christina Duckworth December 25, 1958 Alton, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | David Romer |
Education | College of William & Mary (BA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA, PhD) |
References
change- ↑ Bohan, Caren (November 24, 2008). "Obama taps Berkeley professor as senior economist". Reuters.
- ↑ "Obama to Tap Berkeley Prof to Chair Council of Economic Advisers". ABC News. November 24, 2008.
- ↑ Calmes, Jackie (5 August 2010). "Top Obama Adviser on Economics to Step Down". The New York Times.