President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability
The President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability (established by Obama On January 29, 2010, by signing Executive Order 13530) was the successor to the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy (stablished by Bush, January 22, 2008). The last meeting of committee was in November 2012, and the Council officially ended on January 29, 2013. Its mission was to "improve Americans' understanding of financial products and terms, expand financial access, and provide appropriate and robust consumer protection."[1] It was operated by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Members
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Eldar Shafir, a Princeton University psychology professor who focuses on behavioral economics, his appointment to the Council was announced April 9, 2012.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Michael Barr (15 October 2010). "President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved 2010-12-30 – via National Archives.
- ^ "Remarks By Treasury Deputy Secretary Neal Wolin Before The President'S Advisory Council On Financial Capability". Cypress Times. April 9, 2012. Retrieved April 23, 2012.[permanent dead link]
External links
[edit]- Improving Financial Education in America The White House blog
- The President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, Resource Center, US Treasury Dept. website.
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