Political LeaderAmerican1969 – present
Austan Goolsbee
Chair of Council of Economic Advisers, economic policy advisor
Biography
American economist and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Biden. Previously served as an economic advisor to President Obama during the financial crisis.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1969
Thinking about the name
Austan
English origin
“A masculine variant of Austin that subtly modifies the classic form, possibly influenced by Welsh or Slavic phonetic patterns. The name retains all the appeal of Austin—derived from the Latin 'Augustinus,' meaning 'venerable' or 'great'—while offering a fresher, more distinctive spelling. It appeals to parents who love the Austin sound but want something less common.”