Kevin Hassett
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Kevin Hassett's career is distinguished by his influence on U.S. economic policy. He was a key architect of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the most significant tax reform in decades. His appointment as Director of the National Economic Council in 2025 places him at the center of White House economic decision-making. He has advised multiple presidential campaigns, including those of John McCain, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney. His 1999 book Dow 36,000 gained renewed attention when the Dow crossed that milestone in 2021. Hassett's ability to blend academic research with practical policy has made him a respected figure among conservative economists.
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Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Appointment: Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
Confirmed by the Senate to lead the CEA.
Presidential Appointment: Director of the National Economic Council
Appointed to coordinate White House economic policy.
Rankings & Lists
Politico 50
Records & Feats
Co-author of bestselling book predicting Dow 36,000
Co-wrote Dow 36,000 in 1999, which predicted the Dow Jones Industrial Average would reach 36,000. The index first crossed that level in January 2021.