She does so at a tough time
room, with space for just a small meeting table and a desk, may not sound like a nerve centre of the American economy. But the office for the director of the National Economic Council , located in the White House’s west wing, is crucial to charting the country’s direction. Its occupant for the past two years, Brian Deese, has crafted the Biden administration’s response to the covid-induced slowdown, the rise in inflation and challenges from China.
Legislative success stems from many officials working together. But Mr Deese was consistently at the centre of the action, meaning Ms Brainard has big shoes to fill. “He had a commanding understanding of every issue,” reports Jason Furman, an economist and deputy director of the council
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