Q: This blog launched in late March of 2009, and yet there are more than 40 posts dated in 2007 and 2008. Why? A: While working for President Bush, I had a mailing list titled White House Economics, which I used to explain the President’s economic policies. This blog and the associated mailing list are […]
Read morePresident Bush discusses his Administration's plan to assist automakers
19 December 2008 
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President Bush spoke at 9:01 AM this morning in the Roosevelt Room, announcing his plan to aid two U.S. auto manufacturers. Here are his remarks. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For years, America’s automakers have faced serious challenges — burdensome costs, a shrinking share of the market, and declining profits. In recent months, the global financial […]
Read moreWhat was accomplished at the G-20 Summit?
20 November 2008 Comments Off
Here is the “Leaders Declaration“ for the Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy (aka the G-20 Summit) hosted by President Bush last Friday and Saturday in Washington, DC. This is the second of a two-part note. Here’s the first part. A fair amount of the press coverage followed a ready-made storyline: “Lame duck President […]
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The G-20 Summit in pictures
19 November 2008 Comments Off
The President hosted the Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy this past Friday and Saturday at the National Building Museum here in Washington, DC. This is the first of a two-part note. Part one will describe the mechanics of the Summit and show some photos. Part two will describe the substance. The action began […]
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The President's speech on financial markets and the world economy
13 November 2008 Comments Off
President Bush spoke at the Manhattan Institute today on financial markets and the world economy. This speech is a prelude to the financial summit the President will host this weekend. I’ll write separately about the Summit, and about the elements of today’s speech that talk about principles for reform. I want to draw your attention […]
Read moreAre banks hoarding taxpayer investments?
30 October 2008 Comments Off
We’re getting questions about whether banks that receive taxpayer funds from the Treasury are “hoarding” that cash, rather than using it to support lending. We know that banks aren’t hoarding yet, since at most they’ve had cash for two days. Remember that there is a two-fold purpose to this program: (1) strengthen the banking system […]
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What caused this financial mess?
17 October 2008 Comments Off
President Bush spoke today about the financial crisis to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I’m going to use the President’s speech as an opportunity to explain to a non-financial audience what the Federal government did this week and why. I will oversimplify in many cases, and will gloss over many details. I don’t claim that […]
Read morePresident's Working Group on Financial Markets documents
14 October 2008 Comments Off
The President’s Working Group on Financial Markets met at 8:30 AM today to announce the specifics of the new policy actions described by the President in the Rose Garden earlier this morning. This note is just a collection of primary source documents from today’s announcement. Generalists will likely be interested in the first six documents, […]
Read moreRose Garden Statement by President Bush on financial markets
14 October 2008 Comments Off
President Bush spoke at 8:02 AM this morning in the Rose Garden. Good morning. I just completed a meeting with my working group on financial markets. We discussed the unprecedented and aggressive steps the federal government is taking to address the financial crisis. Over the past few weeks, my administration has worked with both parties […]
Read moreAddress by President Bush on financial markets
24 September 2008 Comments Off
President Bush gave a major policy address on the State Floor of the White House this evening. THE WHITE HOUSE State Floor 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. This is an extraordinary period for America’s economy. Over the past few weeks, many Americans have felt anxiety about their finances and their future. I understand […]
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