Analysis of the Economic Advisory Council

An advisory council to the President of the United States can be an important and vital tool that could help shape policy for years to come. Therefore, task of putting together an effective council is of great importance. The initial emphasis on building a cohesive and productive group is to find members who are motivated to work within the group, are experts in their field and are effective at communicating within the group environment. Cohesiveness …

…President. The formation of the group is a careful process that involves planning and analysis. After the group is formed, it is important to avoid negative things like groupthink that can stagnate ideas. The job that the Council of Economic Advisors does is important, but the job of selecting the members of the council are nearly as important, because without proper selection, the Council of Economic Advisors could not do the job that they do.