Jonas Nahm joins White House Council of Economic Advisers

Jonas Nahm - Johns Hopkins economist Jonas Nahm joins White House Council of Economic Advisers - SAIS assistant professor will advise Biden administration on industrial strategy, including the development of green industries crucial for addressing climate challenges. Jonas Nahm , an associate professor at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies , has joined the White House-based Council of Economic Advisers for a one-year term as a senior economist beginning July 31. The Council of Economic Advisers, an agency within the Executive Office of the President, was established by Congress in 1946 to provide U.S. presidents with objective economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy. Nahm said his role within the council will specifically revolve around industrial strategy, including the development of green industries crucial for addressing climate challenges. "Joining this administration is exciting for me, especially following the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act a year ago," Nahm stated. "I'm eager to contribute to the mission of leveraging these legislative tools to foster the growth of critical domestic industries, strengthen supply chains, and create important jobs in the manufacturing sector." SAIS Dean James B. Steinberg noted that Nahm's appointment reflects a longstanding school tradition. "At SAIS, our faculty are not only renowned for their stellar research and teaching, but also for being firmly anchored in the world of public policy," Steinberg said.