Philippe Swagel

Philippe Swagel is an American economist and the current Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a position he has held since June 2019. With a background in both public policy and economics, he has previously served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Swagel is known for his expertise in budgetary issues and economic forecasting, and during recent government shutdown discussions, he has provided insights into the potential economic impacts of such events.