Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs

Overview

As the principal element of the Commerce Department for economic affairs, the under secretary provides timely economic analysis and disseminates national economic indicators. The under secretary serves as the department's representative to the president's Council of Economic Advisers, interagency panels on economic issues, and other government agencies concerned with economic matters. The under secretary's principal responsibilities include: economic forecasting, consultation with the private sector on economic and broad economic sectoral developments, and policy analysis and development in the areas of economic policy.

The under secretary oversees the United States Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. These two statistical agencies gather, calculate, and disseminate much demographic, social and economic data including reports on the nation's gross domestic product, retail sales, personal income, housing starts, inventory levels and international trade.

With the rank of under secretary, the USC(EA) is a Level III position within the Executive Schedule. Since January 2010, the annual rate of pay for Level III is $165,300.

History

The position was created by an Act of Congress on June 16, 1982. The under secretary for economic affairs is fourth in the line of succession for secretary of commerce.

List of officeholders

Reporting officials

Officials reporting to the under secretary include:

• Chief Economist
• Director, Bureau of the Census
• Director, Bureau of Economic Analysis

References

References

1. https://www.commerce.gov/about/leadership/george-cook
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4. Raimondo, Gina. "Jed Kolko is an accomplished economist with the ability to transform data into research that is both accessible & actionable".
5. "Personal jobs report! Tomorrow is my last day at @CommerceGov. I am so grateful to @POTUS and @SecRaimondo for the chance to serve as Under Secretary for Economic Affairs. My colleagues at Team OUSEA,@uscensusbureau, and @BEA_News inspired me every day. Thank you!".
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