Definition

Proper noun 1. An executive agency providing economic advice to the U.S. President: The Council of Economic Advisers is a U.S. government agency established by the Employment Act of 1946. Its primary function is to analyze the national economy, advise the President on economic policy, and prepare the annual Economic Report of the President.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The President met with the Council of Economic Advisers to discuss inflation.
  • A report from the Council of Economic Advisers influenced the new fiscal policy.

Advanced Usage

• "The CEA": This is the standard and most common abbreviation for the Council of Economic Advisers.
  • The CEA chairperson testified before Congress.

Variants and Related Words

• Economic Adviser (noun): An individual expert who provides advice on economic matters. A member of the Council is an economic adviser.
  • She served as an economic adviser to the President.

Synonyms

• Economic advisory council: A general term for a body providing economic advice.
• Presidential economic advisors: A descriptive phrase for the group's function.

Notes on Usage

• The correct and official name is the Council of Economic Advisers (using "advisers"). The variant spelling "advisors" is also commonly used and understood.
• It is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., Council of Economic Advisers).
• As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.

Noun

1. an executive agency responsible for providing economic advice to the President