Kevin Hassett
Kevin Hassett is an American economist and former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Donald Trump. He is known for his work in public policy, particularly in relation to tax reform and economic forecasting. Recently, he was in the news for his comments ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, where he criticized India's high tariffs on U.S. exports, indicating that trade discussions would be a key agenda during the meeting.
Born on Apr 20, 1962 (63 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15 | 5.47 | 0.69% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 2,989,602 | $21,000,000 | 189,671$ |
| Switzerland | 5 | 5.60 | 0.45% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 42,729 | $700,000 | 3,456$ |
| Canada | 3 | 6.00 | 0.27% | +20% | 38,005,238 | 123,818 | $1,700,000 | 5,538$ |
| Spain | 3 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +20% | 46,754,778 | 151,228 | $1,400,000 | 4,528$ |
| Australia | 3 | 6.33 | 0.27% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 81,383 | $1,380,000 | 4,404$ |
| Italy | 2 | 8.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 117,818 | $2,000,000 | 3,897$ |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 7.50 | 0.25% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 18,566 | $370,000 | 916$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 6.00 | 0.25% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 65,089 | $670,000 | 1,831$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 189,282 | $1,500,000 | 1,345$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,277 | $160,000 | 170$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 90,883 | $303,000 | 269$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 74,408 | $3,845,000 | 3,415$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,137 | 41 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,516 | $62,000 | 55$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,014 | $76,000 | 71$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,559 | $2,700,000 | 1,295$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 139,771 | $1,500,000 | 1,455$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 71,698 | $170,000 | 303$ |
| Totals | 45 | 1,210,184,305 | 4,207,682 | $39,542,900 | 222,626$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has been seen as the front-runner.
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Switzerland:
Kevin Hassett is a prominent economist who may soon lead the Federal Reserve, the world's most important central bank.
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Australia:
Hassett, while saying he would be independent if appointed, has made it clear he is in favour of more rate cuts.
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United Kingdom:
Kevin Hassett is seen as the front-runner to succeed Powell as Fed chair.
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United States:
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett is widely considered a frontrunner for the Fed chair job.
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Switzerland:
Kevin Hassett is expected to succeed Jerome Powell as the head of the Federal Reserve Board.
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Spain:
Kevin Hassett is the director of the National Economic Council and a potential candidate to succeed Jerome Powell.
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Italy:
Kevin Hassett is seen as the clear favorite to become the next president of the Federal Reserve.
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Russia:
Kevin Hassett was reported to be the main candidate for the position of chairman of the Federal Reserve.
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Canada:
Kevin Hassett is seen as a dovish choice who would pursue the President’s desire for lower interest rates.
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