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Lael Brainard (born January 1, 1962) is an American economist serving as the 14th director of the National Economic Council since February 21, 2023. She previously served as the 22nd vice chair of the Federal Reserve between May 2022 and February 2023.
Jun 4, 2023 · Lael Brainard is director of the U.S. National Economic Council. She was appointed by President Joe Biden to the position in February 2023. Brainard had been a member of the Board of Governors...
Feb 14, 2023 · Lael Brainard submitted her resignation February 14, 2023 as Vice Chair and a member of the Federal Reserve Board, effective on or around February 20, 2023. She has been a member of the Board since June 16, 2014, and Vice Chair of the Board since May 23, 2022.
Feb 14, 2023 · Lael Brainard, the Fed’s vice chair, will become a top economic adviser along with Jared Bernstein, who would head the Council of Economic Advisers.
Nov 22, 2021 · Lael Brainard, a Federal Reserve governor since 2014, was in the mix to potentially replace Jerome H. Powell as Fed chair, but President Biden’s decision to elevate her to the Fed’s No. 2...
May 23, 2022 · Dr. Lael Brainard took the oath of office as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Monday. Vice Chair Brainard's oath was administered by Chair Powell in the press briefing room of the Board's Martin building.
Feb 17, 2023 · Lael Brainard likes to chart her journey to the top ranks of American economic policymaking by starting with her childhood observations.
Nov 22, 2021 · Nov. 22, 2021. President Biden said on Monday that he would nominate Lael Brainard as the Federal Reserve’s vice chair, the No. 2 role at the Fed and one that could give her a stronger...
Nov 22, 2021 · Biden's decision to nominate Lael Brainard is thought to be the work of progressives, who say she'll put emphasis on climate change and equitability.
Jan 25, 2023 · Lael Brainard, the second-in-command at the Federal Reserve, is a contender to become the next top economist at the White House, in what would be a major shake-up for the US central bank...
