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The National Economic Council (NEC) is a council of the United States government that advises the President on national economic policy. The NEC was established in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and is headed by the Director of the National Economic Council, who is a member of the President's Cabinet.

The NEC is responsible for:

  1. Advising the President on national economic policy: The NEC provides the President with economic analysis and advice on a wide range of issues, including fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade policy, and regulatory policy.
  2. Coordinating economic policy: The NEC works with other government agencies, such as the Federal Reserve, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of Management and Budget, to develop and implement economic policy.
  3. Developing economic policy options: The NEC develops and analyzes economic policy options for the President, including options for addressing economic challenges and seizing economic opportunities.
  4. Providing economic analysis: The NEC provides economic analysis and data to support the development of economic policy, including analysis of the economy, economic trends, and the impact of policy changes.

The NEC is composed of senior officials from various government agencies, including:

  1. The Director of the National Economic Council
  2. The Secretary of the Treasury
  3. The Chairman of the Federal Reserve
  4. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget
  5. The Secretary of Commerce
  6. The Secretary of Labor
  7. The Secretary of Agriculture
  8. The Secretary of Energy
  9. The Secretary of Transportation
  10. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

The NEC also has a number of staff members who work on economic policy issues, including economists, policy analysts, and other experts.

Some of the key issues that the NEC has addressed in recent years include:

  1. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy
  2. The development of a national infrastructure plan
  3. The implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  4. The development of a trade policy agenda
  5. The response to the opioid epidemic and its impact on the economy

Overall, the National Economic Council plays a critical role in advising the President on national economic policy and coordinating economic policy across the government.