White House National Economic Council

The White House National Economic Council (NEC) is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering economic policy matters. It is responsible for coordinating economic policy advice for the President, ensuring that policy decisions and programs are consistent with the President's economic goals, and monitoring implementation of the President's economic policy agenda. Recent news articles highlight the role of former NEC advisors in commenting on current and past administrations' economic policies. Specifically, a former advisor, Kevin Hassett, is cited regarding the economic costs of the U.S. war against Iran. Another former advisor, Gary Cohn, commented on the unlikelihood of Greenland changing ownership. These instances demonstrate the continued relevance of individuals who previously held positions within the NEC, as their insights and perspectives on economic matters remain sought after and newsworthy, even after their departure from the White House.